Heavy Rain Batters Ishikawa’s Noto Region, Triggering Highest Alert, Flooding
An emergency heavy rain warning was issued for four municipalities in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on Thursday morning after a linear rainband brought continuous downpours from before dawn.
A heavy rain warning was issued on Thursday morning for four municipalities in Ishikawa Prefecture's Noto region following a persistent downpour, according to local authorities. The torrential rain led to road flooding in Hakui town, while subterranean inundation was reported in Hodatsushimizu and Nakanoto. Vehicles became stranded near an underpass in Hakui due to the extreme conditions. The situation escalated to the highest alert level, prompting significant concern among residents and emergency services.
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