The death toll in Kyushu rose to 11 on Friday as flooding and mudslides caused by the torrential rain over the past couple of days continued.

While a flood warning was issued in Kitakyushu, evacuation orders remained in effect for about 191,000 people in nearby Fukuoka, Oita and Kumamoto prefectures, with rain expected to continue falling through Saturday, according to the Meteorological Agency.

Over 2,200 people have sought shelter in Fukuoka and Oita, according to the government, which has stepped up rescue efforts by dispatching 12,000 personnel including Self-Defense Forces troops, police officers and firefighters.