Downpours on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides, injuring a number of people and impacting travel during a Buddhist holiday week. Several people were reported missing.

The Japan Meteorological Agency early Monday issued the highest warning levels in Kumamoto Prefecture. 

The Fire and Disaster Management Agency issued evacuation advisories to tens of thousands of people in Kumamoto and six other prefectures in the region. 

Video shared on social media and obtained by The Associated Press showed flooded streets traffic moving through ankle deep waters.

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said his government was supporting search and rescue operations for the missing and helping others in affected areas.

Several other people were reported missing after falling into swollen rivers in Kumamoto and nearby Fukuoka prefecture.

The torrential rain that began late last week left one person missing and four others injured in the southern prefecture of Kagoshima.

The low-pressure system stuck over the region has since dumped more rain in the northern parts of Kyushu.

Heavy rain also impacted people traveling during Japan’s Buddhist "bon" holiday week. 

Bullet trains connecting Kagoshima and Hakata in northern Kyushu, as well as local train services, were suspended Monday morning. 

Services were partially resumed in areas where the rain subsided. 

About 6,000 households were out of power in Kumamoto, according to Kyushu Electric Power Co.