Warnings for parts of nagano and gifu prefectures. The warning is the highest level of alert on the agencys scale. The areas are expeririencing rainfall that hasntt been see in several decades. Translator cities and towns that have issued emergency warnings are experiencing unprprecedentedd heavy rain. N. Its highly likely that some kind of disaster such ass landslides have already occurred. The s situation is equivalent t the highest alert level five. It is high time peoplple i in affected areas be on alelert a take every measure to protect their lives. In gifu prefecture, the flooded. Evacuation orders are in place in that city as well as takayama city. In nagano prefecture, officials received several reports of mud overflowing on the road. There are residences being flooded. Evacuation orders are also issued in multiple municipalities. Days of rain have caused serious damage mainly in kyushu. 57 people overall have died. Two are without vital signs and 16 others are missing. Rescue workers plan to continue their search on wednesday. Now for more details, lets check in with our meteorologist Tsietsi Monare. Tsietsi, heavy rainfall has been leaving trails of disasters in those areas. Whats the latest . Hi there. Just to paint a picture for you, you can see that the numbers here correspond to just the amount of rainfall that is coming along most parts of japan. In fact, in fgifu, the last tim they saw rain fall more than 570 millimeters was about 21 years ago, 637. 5 alltime record. So, the amount of rainfall is significant. The system is shifting towards the central part of japan, right across the pacific region. What you need to look out for most definitely is landslides, flooding and power cuts. And also because these areas are so highly populated, you should be expecting some commute to be disrupted and also travel to be a major, major problem. It looks like the system is going to affect much of the tokai region where we can see well above 300 millimeters of rainfall and also with the amount of rainfall you need to look at the possibilities of your homes being flooded. So, make sure you know where to go during an evacuation at all times. Stay safe out there, and ill be back again with more details later. The japanese government has laid out recommendations to prevent another shortage of masks and other medical equipment. It says japan should diversify its supply chain and bring more of the manufacturing inside the country. The government white paper says a short fall of personal protective equipment was caused by a concentration of production in china, germany, and the jiets. The countries account for about half of global supplies. The report says if many governments imposed export restrictions on the equipment as demand exploded. The paper also notes that japans dependence on china for machinery and Electronics Parts is the highest among industrialized companies. Many japanese manufacturers had to halt production when their chinese supply chains were disrupted. The report recommends that the japanese government build out a stable system for masks and protective gear. It also called for more flexibility in procuring Industrial Products and food. More than 210 new infections were confirmed across japan on tuesday. The country has recorded over 20,000 cases in total with nearly 980 deaths. The brazilian president says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Jair bolsonaro has been heard describing the virus as a little flu anand has been criticized for bebelittling measures to prevent infections from spreading. Bolsonaro told reporters about his test results on tuesday wearing a mask. He said his fever had subsided and he was fine. He added anyone can be infected and there is no need to be afraid. Towards the end of the news conference, the 65yearold president took off his mask. He said people should beware of the coronavirus but young people seldom develop symptoms. The president has been ordered by a court to wear a mask. Bolslsonaro has made it clear h prioritizes economic activity. Soccer matches are resuming, restaurarants are reopening, an Business Activity is picking up again. Concerns are mounting that the virus may continue to spread in brazil where over 1. 6 million infections have been reported, the second highest number after the united states. More than 65,000 people died from the virus. Now to the united states. The countrys Infectious Disease chief is calling for urgent action to get a handndle on the rising numbeber of infecections there. A serieieof circumsmstances associated with various states and cities trying to open up in the sense of getting back to some form of normality has led to a situation where we now have recordbrereing case the united ates has nearly 3 million cases and erer 13000 deaths according to o a lly by johns hoinss university. The increase in infections is especially serious in southern and western states such as texas and califofornia. Floridaas total ininfections doubled to 200,000 ithe past two weeks. Some states have bn closin rently reoned, buthat doesnt pear to slowinghe fai says hhopes ere will one or re safe d effective vaines available b rly nextear. But that still f from certain. He also says its still unclear how long immunity would last. People might need to be repeatedly inoculated, as with the flu. The u. S. Have officially notified the un of its plan to leave the world health organization. A senior u. S. Official says that washington has told un secretary general Antonio Gutierrez it will withdraw from the w. H. O. On july 6th, next year. President donald trump has accused the w. H. O. Of not sharing data, indicating human to h human transmission of the coronavirus in china. Hes also said the organization is chinacentric, partly due to its critical reaction to a u. S. Ban on china. Trumump announced the u. S. Was terminating its relationship with the w. H. O. He s suggesteded washington witd fundingg to the organization an ususe the money for other purposes. E u. S. Has been the larargest donor to t the w. H. O. , giving me than 370 million each year. Its withdrawal could hit global efforts to fight Infectious Diseases. The u. S. Hasas nearlrly 3 million cases of the coronavirus, as weve been telling you, which trump often refers to as the china virus. Some observers say trump is using his dispute with the w. H. O. To deflect criticism of his handling of the outbreak. Now, as you all know, President Trump has long used social media to deliver his message to americans and the world. But some of his comments on twitter have landed him in trouble and his relationshipp with the platform is growing more combative. Esther oh has more. Reporter for reporters at nhks washington bureau, checking President Trumps tweets has become a daily routine. So twitter applied get the facts about mailin ballots in regards to the president s tweets that mailin ballots will be anything leless than substantially fraudulent. Reporter trump often uses the platform to make official announcements, includingng poli initiatives and cabinet picks. Hes amassed more than 82 million followers to date and earned the nickname the twitter president. But many of his tweets are controversial. He amplifies conspiracy theories and unproven scientific claims. Medidia ct checkerers y trump has s made more than 18,000 fal or misleleading statements as president , and onefifth of them have been on twitter. In may, moderators on twitter finally got involved, putting warning labels on two of his tweets, saying the posts violated its terms of service. Trump immediately fired back, signing an executive order that targets socalled online censorship being carried out by social media platforms. The order seeks to change a federal law known as section 230 that has protected the companies from being sued for content their users share. It asks the federal communicatioions commissssion t examine removing those protections for Companies Like twitter. Some say the order will have a Chilling Effect on social media platforms and infringe on constitutional rights. Were here today to defend free speech from one of the gravest dangers it has faced in american history. Reporter even staunch republicans have come out againsnst the order. Good morning, Austin Peterson hehere with news radio kwos, 9 a. M. Disrespected by twitter. President donald trump is throwing a tantrum. Austin petersrsen is a conservative radio host. Hes a republican and has almost 67,000 followers on twitter. He sees trumps order as a form of government interference that runs against conservative beliefs. Its actually a v violation free s speech. The presesident is spping into territory whicich he is unfamilr with to a small degree. He is very prolific on twitter, but thats quite a big difference from understanding twitter. Reporter due to greater limits on inperson reelection events, President Trumps presence on social media will surely grow, and this ongoing social media feud may lead to unforeseen repercussions. Esther oh, nhk world, washington. Lets bring back meteorologist Tsietsi Monare now for more updates on world weather. Tsietsi. Hello once again. It is expected to be quite a rainy start towards southeastern china and moving towards parts of japan. Some of the biggest reasons for that is the abnormal weather temperatures across the sea surface where it has increased and the warmer weather leads to warmer air leading into the frontal system which is a normal seasonal frontal system but its been fuelled by the heavy rainfall conditions in china. As you can see rainy conditions intensifying across the coast and moving towards western japan going towards central japan. As the amount of rainfall increases also the chances of severe impact such as landslides, flooding as well as traffic disruptions are also expected to rise. People are urged to take care and be on the look out. Listen to all evacuation orders and make sure you know exactly where to go. Temperatures in places such as taiwan and philippines, warmer temperatures are leading to warmer sea surfaces and leading to severe impacts were noticing. Seoul, 31, possibly one of the only dry ones we can expect for the day. Beijing getting more wet tonigit as more rain is expected in the northern part. Crossing into japanese cities, widespread showers in sapporo to tokyo, tokyo for the next few days is going to be quite rainy. Temperatures into the upper 20s and seeing similar conditions across central japan as well. L. As we move over towards india, temperatures also quite high and seasonal rainfalls are intensifying in certain places, major cities are experiencing heavy rain fall. Mumbai going towards new delhi. Africa, the situation is slightly different, playly toward the second part. Theres a cold front coming in bringing cooler conditions but the High Pressure might get things clear for johannesburg. Thats all for the weather. Take care. Thats nhk newsline for this hour. Im Yamamoto Miki in tokyo. Thanks for joining us. Welcome to newsline in depth. Im yanaka marie. The coronavirus has ground the Global Economy to a halt and forced people around the world to make difficult changes to their everyday lives. But as well see in our three reports today, some have managed to find inspiration amid these tough times. We start in china. The pandemic has devastated the worlds second largest economy. With gdp shrinking 6. 8 in the First Quarter of 2020. One chinese think tank estimates that the countrys Unemployment Rate has surged to over 20 if you include people who have left urban areas for their rural hometown. As a way to stimulate the economy while keeping the risk of infection low, the government has turned to Street Vendors. They used to be a common site throughout the country but have recently faced strict regulation. The government is now relaxing these measures. And young people are taking to the streets and adding an exciting modern touch to this traditional business. This is becoming an increasingly common site as outdoor restaurants pop up across the city. By lunchtime, these tables will be full. Translator air circulation isnt a problem. Customers are kept apart. It f feels greatat. City officials have drastically eased restrictions on these kinds of openair businesses. The move is being encouraged by the premier duringg a visit to one chinese city in early june. He celebrated Street Vendors as a vital source of jobs. The shifting policy is attracting many young entrepreneurs like 29yearold su chin. He specializes in Childrens Clothing. He says he can make up to 400 in a few hours if he sets up in an area with enough foot traffic near a housing complex. Translator this is 10. Thats cheaperer than onlnline shopping. Su had also become a social media star by sharing what he learned about the business. So far hes gained more than 300,000 followers, another sign of how much interest there is in his random work. People have been known to travel long distances. Many are young and have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. They are drawn to becoming Street Vendors, partly because it doesnt take a lot of initial investment. Su also runs a wholesale business that supplies Childrens Clothing to around 100 Street Vendors every day. He says that business has been booming since restrictions were eased, driving up his companys revenue more than tenfold. Translator market stalls attract a lot of people because of their low investment and high profitability. They allow Unemployed People to create jobs, support themselves, and increase their incomes. More than 100,000 people have found work with these street side businesses since the pandemic shift. Authorities are hoping that will help keep unemployment down, but some observers worry that city officials will eventually go back to their old ways once the economy recovers. Nhk world. The reemergence of these stalls is creating jobs across china. But there have been some backlash with some residents of urban areas saying it caused traffic jams and create too much garbage. Authorities have yet to reveal how they plan to tackle these issues. But maybe the young vendors who have so brilliantly modernized their businesses can channel their Entrepreneurial Energy into also solving these problems. Now, while china is grappling with increased unemployment, thailand is facing Environmental Issues stemming from the efforts to contain the virus. Government stayathome measures have helped slow the spread of infection. But theyve also led to a surge in Plastic Waste as more people order delivery and takeout. Thailands restaurants are now turning to the traditional too tackle the problem. Walking out with waste, an attorney from japan makes use of plastic containers collected during his 14day q quarantine. Hehe says manyf the containers wewere usedd to prprovide food. Translatotor the waste wasn only for me. Ththere werere 2 200 other atto in the same facility. So, how much we produced in those two weeks. Thailand has banned single use plastic bags amid a rising Global Movement to reduce waste. But the home due to the pandemic calls the volume of Plastic Packaging to rise sharply, up 60 in april alone. The urgent need to reduce waste is helping to revive a cultural tradition. In the papast, pinto weree wide used for School Lunches and to make offerings to monks. But all that faded away with the rise of plastic containers. Now, the forgotten disishes are coming out of the closet. Sometimes in bright new colors. The owner of this shop says orders are upp thanks to g grow environmenental awareness. Younger customers turn to pintoo because they want to reduce Plastic Waste while forfeitufor the older generation, pinto reminds them of the good ole days. Some things are redefined for everybody. During the twomonth lockdown, this was the only way she could stay in business. She wanted to take an ecofriendly approach. Translator every ingredient at our restaurant is organic and chemical free. Using pinto delivery containers fits with our philosophy. Customers are expected to wash and return the pinto after finishing their meal. The dishes are ready. It takes time but customers are witty. Translator usually delivery containers getet thrown out in e garbrbage. But cleleaning and p preparing o return the pintotoisnt that much of an effort. The g government i is alsoo omoting pintoto thth tv commerciaial encourage people to dispense of plastic and return to the old ways. The same Government Office has set up pinto bays. Once a week, all guests bring pintos for lunch. Not only is it better for the environment, it also trends with the new need to save money. Translator the pandemic has forced people to become more economical. So, instead of buying food from restaurants, many are using pinto to bring meals from home. I hope the trend will spread throughout thailand. The pandemic interrupted progress towards the plastic free society. Recyclcling some Old Technology may help get things back on course. Toku khannashi, bangkok. About 30 restaurants have come together for food for fighters, a Delivery Initiative that aims to feed medical professionals on the front line of the battle against covid19. Many of the restaurants are using pinto boxes as containers. But its not just business professionals who are coming up with noin vinnovative ways to g during the pandemic. Schools in japan have started gradually reopening but students are being urged to refrain from gathering in large groups. One High School Band in tokyo has come up with unique ways to perform, and their work is resonating with people around the country. The Tokai University wind orchestra has collected many gold medals in nationwide competitions. Due to the coronavirus, not only was this Years National competition cancelled, the students have even been unable to rehearse at school. This senior is the orchestras leader. Translator its nobodys fault, but im frustrated that the pandemic struck the year that im the leader of the orchestra. Instead of giving into despair, she and her team decide to keep the orchestra going remotely through online video conferencing. Some instruments were too large to lug home, so the musicians improvised with everyday objects. This young man placed glasses with altering water amounts to alter pitch. For some, they rececord in park and cars. Ththe o orchestrara is finally to debut. As the wind ensemble, we express ourselves through our sound. We are hoping to make our viewers smile in these uncertain times. And so the 96member strong orchestra pours it all into the music. Its message of staying positive is reverberating in the online community, lifting spirits and warming hearts. The video has wracked up more than 150,000 views and hundreds of posositive comments. The close ties the students have formed during their months at home and the Creative Work theyve produced arere showing people everywhere how to make the best out of a tough situation. These three reports show that no matter how bad the circumstances, you can keep moving forward as long as you have the will. All around the world, people are showing their resilience during these trying times. And thats all for todays newsline in depth. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure to do so next time too. Surge ofrdbreaking coronavirus cases in texas with thousands infected in a single day. I am lauren taylor. Live from london. Coming up, brazils president tests positive for covid19. The virus he dismissed as a little flu. Russia and china block a resident a resolution to deliver him aid to syria crucial to humanitarian aid to syria crucial to save lives