Nine people were feared missing , he said . At least 31 killed after torrential rains caused flash flooding in northwest Japan . 200 cars washed into Sea of Japan ; 800 homes and businesses flooded . Death toll expected to rise with hundreds of people being dragged by flood waters .
At least 31 killed after torrential rains caused flash flooding in northwest Japan . 200 cars washed into Sea of Japan ; 800 homes and businesses flooded . Death toll expected to rise with hundreds of people being dragged by flood waters .