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Red Sea Documentary Film Days Draws Crowds in Jeddah

The Red Sea Documentary Film Days captivated audiences in Jeddah between June 6 and 9 with a diverse lineup of documentaries. (SPA)
The Red Sea Documentary Film Days captivated audiences in Jeddah between June 6 and 9 with a diverse lineup of documentaries. (SPA)
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Red Sea Documentary Film Days Draws Crowds in Jeddah

The Red Sea Documentary Film Days captivated audiences in Jeddah between June 6 and 9 with a diverse lineup of documentaries. (SPA)
The Red Sea Documentary Film Days captivated audiences in Jeddah between June 6 and 9 with a diverse lineup of documentaries. (SPA)

The Red Sea Documentary Film Days, a collaboration between the Red Sea Film Festival and Art Jameel, captivated audiences in Jeddah between June 6 and 9 with a diverse lineup of documentaries. Screenings took place at Hayy Jameel, offering a rich cinematic experience, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.
The program had a captivating mix of films. Personal stories intertwined with explorations of cultural and historical issues, sparking lively audience interest and discussions.
Engaging dialogue sessions with filmmakers offered deeper insights into the creative process. Workshops delved into the technical aspects of documentary filmmaking, covering cinematography and classification, added SPA.
The Red Sea Documentary Film Days featured six documentaries, some of which received support from the Red Sea Fund of the Red Sea Film Foundation.

These films offer a compelling array of narratives that interest both documentary enthusiasts and casual filmgoers.

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Heavy Rain in Northern Japan Triggers Floods, Landslides

A road is flooded after a heavy rain in Sakata, Yamagata prefecture, northern Japan Friday, July 26, 2024. Heavy rain hit northern Japan Thursday, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and forcing hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds. (Kyodo News via AP)
A road is flooded after a heavy rain in Sakata, Yamagata prefecture, northern Japan Friday, July 26, 2024. Heavy rain hit northern Japan Thursday, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and forcing hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds. (Kyodo News via AP)
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Heavy Rain in Northern Japan Triggers Floods, Landslides

A road is flooded after a heavy rain in Sakata, Yamagata prefecture, northern Japan Friday, July 26, 2024. Heavy rain hit northern Japan Thursday, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and forcing hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds. (Kyodo News via AP)
A road is flooded after a heavy rain in Sakata, Yamagata prefecture, northern Japan Friday, July 26, 2024. Heavy rain hit northern Japan Thursday, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and forcing hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds. (Kyodo News via AP)

Heavy rain hit northern Japan Thursday, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and forcing hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds.

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued emergency warnings of heavy rain for several municipalities in the Yamagata and Akita prefecture, where warm and humid air was flowing.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged the affected area’s residents to “put safety first” and pay close attention to the latest information from the authorities.

According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, one person went missing in Yuzawa city — in the Akita prefecture — after being hit by a landslide at a road construction site.

Rescue workers in the city evacuated 11 people from the flooded area with the help of a boat.

In the neighboring Yamagata prefecture, more than 10 centimeters (4 inches) of rain fell in the hardest-hit Yuza and Sakata towns within an hour earlier Thursday.

Thousands of residents in the area were advised to take shelter at higher and safer grounds, but it was not immediately known how many people took that advice.

Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train services were partially suspended on Thursday, according to East Japan Railway Company.

The agency predicted up to 20 centimeters (8 inches) of more rainfall in the region through Friday evening, urging residents to remain cautious.