
Several people have been killed on the Japanese island of Izu Oshima, after Typhoon Wipha brought strong winds and torrential rain.

The storm brought record rainfall - 122mm (4.8 inches) in one hour - on Wednesday morning.

The rain caused landslides that buried a number of houses on the island, which lies to the south of the capital, Tokyo.

Some of those who died were killed when their houses collapsed or were buried.

Rescue workers were still trying to locate about 50 people unaccounted for in the wake of the storm.

Those who survived the landslide prayed for those who perished under the rubble.

Further north in the capital, the storm led to train services and flights being cancelled and many schools closed.