Japan Eyes More State Aid for Chiba Downpour
Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is expected to designate record rainfall in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, in mid-August as a disaster of extreme severity, paving the way for increased state aid for recovery projects, including farmland restoration, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Thursday. The designation will encompass a series of disasters, including damage caus...
Tokyo, August 27 - Japan is set to classify the heavy rainfall in Chiba Prefecture, located east of Tokyo, as an extreme disaster this week, according to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. This designation will enable the government to provide more substantial aid for recovery efforts, such as restoring farmland, the premier announced on Thursday. The disaster assessment will cover a range of incidents, including flooding from the seasonal rains and typhoons since late May.
Takaichi assured that the government will offer "push-type assistance" to connect construction firms with management companies, aiming to speed up the reconstruction of condominiums impacted by the flooding. In such cases, elevators and water supplies have been disrupted. Furthermore, local authorities will be supported in arranging hotel and inn accommodations for evacuees during the restoration process. The prime minister also reported that the removal of damaged vehicles from roads is nearing completion.
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