Over 100,000 people told to evacuate as heavy rainfall floods central Japan, triggering landslides
Several cars have been submerged, but there have been no reports of casualties so far.
Heavy torrential rain has inundated central Japan's Toyama and Ishikawa prefectures, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders for over 100,000 residents. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its highest alert, level 5, for five municipalities, warning of unprecedented rainfall and a high likelihood of disasters. Hundreds of thousands of people are being urged to take safety measures as multiple landslides, overflowing rivers, and flooded homes have been observed.
Over 320 millimeters of rain fell in Himi and Hakui, breaking records, while Hodatsushimizu recorded around 230 millimeters. Cars have been submerged, though no casualties have been reported so far. The front responsible for the heavy rain is expected to move southward through Friday. Niigata Prefecture, bordering Toyama, also experienced heavy rain.
In Ishikawa, 10 rivers have flooded, with some levees breached, stranding around 270 households due to landslides. Two rescuers have saved people from submerged cars, and over 1,000 households are without power as of August 27.
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