[1] As a result of flooding and landslides, 77 people were confirmed dead (includes 1 death due to cardiopulmonary arrest) and approximately seven are missing.

Aside from Hokkaido, the entire country is subject to the East Asian rainy season, known as Tsuyu (梅雨), during the early part of summer.

These climate events have killed hundreds of people, and expert analysis has stated global warming is a contributing cause.

[7][8] Kumamoto governor Ikuo Kabashima stated that scores were stranded after mud and floodwater gushed into the old age home.

The staff was unable to rescue the deceased residents after water broke through the windows and the patients floated off the tables.

[17][7][14] On the morning of 7 July, the Chikugo River overflowed in Hita, Ōita leading authorities to issue the highest level alert to residents.

Companies including Toyota, Canon, and Panasonic temporarily halted production in the area as a precaution for employee safety.

[19] However, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, in a statement on 6 July, said he did not expect major supply chain disruptions.

[20] These measures follow recommendations created the previous month in June when government officials anticipated a possible "double disaster" of flooding and disease transmission.

[14][5] On 5 July 2020, it was reported that 40,000 Self-Defense troops, Coast Guard sailors, and firemen were deployed in the rescue operation.