Special heavy rain warning issued for areas in Ishikawa, Toyama pref.
KANAZAWA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Japan's weather agency issued a special heavy rain warning on Thursday for some areas in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures in
Heavy rain inundated parts of central Japan on Thursday, prompting landslides and flooding, with residents in several municipalities receiving a special Level 5 warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency. The agency urged evacuations and safety measures for around 180,000 people in Himi, Hakui, Shika, Hodatsushimizu, and Nakanoto, as the front system brought unprecedented rainfall.
In Himi, a local firefighter reported overflowing rivers and submerged vehicles, though no casualties had been reported by the Ishikawa prefectural government. Rainfall rates reached 300 millimeters in Himi and 200 millimeters in Hodatsushimizu, both exceeding new records. The weather system is expected to continue moving southward through Friday, with forecasted heavy rain up to 200 millimeters in the Hokuriku region and up to 150 millimeters in the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions.
Heavy rain also affected Niigata Prefecture, not far from Toyama, where a Level 5 warning was previously issued due to flooding, resulting in 13 fatalities and immobilized vehicles earlier in the month.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Level 5 Emergency Warning for Heavy Rain Issued for Ishikawa and Toyama Prefectures; Damage Includes Flooding on Roads and Houses (UPDATE 1) japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
- Level 5 Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for Toyama, Ishikawa nippon.com
- Special heavy rain warning issued for areas in Ishikawa, Toyama pref. mainichi.jp
