The rainfall led to over 600 mudslides across the mountains of the country flooded more than 22,000 homes . It is estimated that 42 people died , with another 71 missing and 283 hurt . The rainfall led to over 600 mudslides throughout the mountainous regions of Japan and flooded more than 22,000 homes ; 42 people died throughout the country , with another 71 missing and 283 injured .