Heavy rain causes flooding near Tokyo that kills 4 and disrupts train and air travel
Heavy rain caused flooding near Tokyo, resulting in four deaths and disrupting travel. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported record-breaking rainfall that inundated roads, homes, and railway tracks in cities east of Tokyo overnight. The downpour left at least four people dead and one missing, while thousands were stranded and power outages affected many.
The Ground Self Defense Force transported approximately 4,000 stranded individuals to safety, and the Narita airport served as a refuge for numerous others. Chiba prefecture noted four fatalities, including a man found floating on a flooded road and a woman trapped in a flooded car. More than 80 homes suffered flooding, and around 230,000 residents were advised to seek shelter.
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