Highest-level warning issued as rains pummel Toyama and Ishikawa
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued Level 5 emergency rain warnings after rainfall topped 200 millimeters over six hours in some areas.
Heavy rain has caused severe flooding and forced thousands to evacuate in the Hokuriku region, according to the latest report. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Level 5 emergency warning, the highest alert, for several areas in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures. This warning signals a life-threatening situation, urging residents to prioritize their safety.
The towns of Hakui, Shika, Hodatsushimizu, Nakanoto in Ishikawa Prefecture, and Himi in Toyama Prefecture were particularly affected. Flooding forced residents from their homes while travelers were rescued from submerged vehicles. However, the situation has since been downgraded to Level 3.
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