Heavy rain has continued in parts of northeastern Japan, killing a man in Akita Prefecture. Authorities have called on people to stay alert against flooding and a heightened risk of landslides.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the rain front hitting the Sea of Japan coast is being fueled by warm, moist air.

The city of Akita had record rainfall exceeding 250 millimeters over a 48-hour period through Sunday afternoon. Some spots in Akita prefecture experienced massive rainfall totaling more for a day than the average for the entire month of July.

On Sunday morning, a man trapped in a flooded car was found dead in the town of Gojome. Police later said he was in his 60s and had lived in a neighboring town. He had been missing since he told his family he was going out shopping on Saturday.

Floods struck Akita city and its surrounding area. Several smaller rivers in the prefecture have overflowed, and some areas are under evacuation orders.

Local officials said the risk of flooding is extremely high in the upper and lower reaches of the Omono river.

The operator of the Akita Shinkansen bullet train said service between Akita and Morioka stations in northeastern Japan will remain suspended on Monday.

Weather officials have urged people to remain cautious about flooding in low-lying areas, overflowing rivers and landslides.