Ishikawa Prefecture marks 2 years since Noto rain disaster
People in Ishikawa Prefecture observed a moment of silence Monday for the victims of torrential rains that struck the northern part of the Noto Peninsula two years ago.
On Monday, Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan paid tribute to the victims of the Noto rain disaster that struck the northern Noto Peninsula exactly two years prior. To honor the fallen, flower-offering stands were erected at six sites across the prefecture, including Wajima and Suzu cities. Ishikawa Governor Yukiyoshi Yamano arrived at the prefectural government building in Kanazawa early Monday and laid flowers at the stand, offering a prayer for the souls of the departed.
Yamano emphasized the importance of listening to the needs of those affected by the disaster while working towards swift and effective reconstruction. In Wajima, where 14-year-old Hanon Kiso and others perished, residents gathered at three flower-offering sites to place flowers and observe a moment of silence.
The prefectural government reported that 1,906 homes were damaged by the torrential rains two years ago, with 83 completely destroyed and 659 partially damaged. Sixteen people lost their lives directly due to the disaster, while an additional five were deemed to have died from related causes. Despite these tragic losses, the impact of the disaster persists, as 381 individuals from 165 households still reside in temporary housing as of September 1.
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