The rain seems to have subsided near my home in Kumamoto City but it may be premature to give the “all clear” when it comes to the risk of mudslides. The dark purple on this map showing mudslide risk is labeled “exceedingly dangerous” (極めて危険).
By the way, on this key the light purple is labeled “hijoni” (extremely) and the highest level (dark purple) is labeled “kiwamete,” which I have rendered as “exceedingly.” I had trouble thinking of a word that is stronger than “extremely.” ;) At any rate, steep inclines probably deserve more respect this evening than a common sense “rain seems to have clear up” observation might led one to believe.
– Kirk