River in Akita Overflows, 450 Households Told to Ensure Safety
Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)--A river in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, overflowed in some areas Wednesday, prompting a local municipality to issue emergency safety measures urging some 1,200 people from 450 households to take immediate action to protect their lives. The Japan Meteorological Agency and the land ministry issued the highest Level 5 emergency flood warning for the Koyosh...
A river in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, overflowed on Wednesday, leading a local municipality to issue emergency safety measures for approximately 1,200 people residing in 450 households. The Japan Meteorological Agency and the land ministry have issued the highest Level 5 emergency flood warning for the Koyoshi River in Yurihonjo.
The persistent rain, caused by a low-pressure system accompanied by a weather front moving north from the Sea of Japan coast, has affected the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions. The Jinego area in Yurihonjo experienced a record-breaking 24-hour rainfall of 129 millimeters, with rainfall continuing until 8:40 p.m.
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