Heatstroke Alert Issued Day After Record Rain Hits Fukui
Residents in Fukui Prefecture began clearing flood-damaged homes early on August 31 as temperatures climbed sharply following record rainfall, prompting authorities to issue a heatstroke alert while recovery work continued in severe heat. (News On Japan)
Residents of Fukui Prefecture began clearing homes damaged by floods on August 31 as temperatures rose after intense rainfall, leading authorities to issue a heatstroke alert. Streets were cleared of furniture and belongings removed from submerged homes. One resident expressed frustration, saying, "It feels like we'll never finish cleaning up."
Emergency safety orders and evacuation instructions had been lifted by 9 a.m. The following day, neighboring Ishikawa Prefecture continued to deal with widespread flooding around the Ouchigata lagoon area, with pump trucks used to drain water. Forecasted temperatures for both regions on September 1 were expected to surpass 35 degrees Celsius, necessitating continued recovery efforts in scorching conditions.
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