Authorities urge continued caution after heavy rain in Chiba leaves four dead
Emergency warnings have been downgraded but unstable atmospheric conditions are forecast to persist across Kanto, Nagano and Yamanashi through early Saturday.
Authorities are urging continued caution in Chiba Prefecture following heavy rain that has claimed at least eight lives and caused widespread disruption. Emergency warnings were downgraded on Friday, but authorities maintain that the situation remains serious.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reduced its Level 5 emergency heavy rain warning for 22 municipalities to Level 4. Level 4 still requires people to evacuate from dangerous locations if necessary. However, the landslide warning remains at Level 4 for Chiba and Ichihara cities.
The intense rainfall has led to landslides and flooding across the region, disrupting transport and power supplies. Despite the downgrade in warnings, residents are being advised to remain vigilant and prepared for further natural disasters.
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