{
  "id": 797093,
  "title": "Level 5 Heavy Rain Emergency Warning Issued Across Chiba",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/level-5-heavy-rain-emergency-warning-issued-across-chiba",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T19:30:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "News On Japan",
    "slug": "news-on-japan",
    "url": "https://newsonjapan.com/article/150351.php"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 13, Chiba Prefecture issued a Level 5 heavy rain emergency warning for over 20 municipalities, following a linear rainband that produced torrential rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters per hour in several locations. The intense rainfall caused widespread flooding, submerged roads, and stranded vehicles across the affected areas. In Matsudo, roads turned into fast-moving torrents of muddy water, and in Ichikawa, roads were submerged with some vehicles stopped halfway. The downpour struck during evening rush hour, disrupting transportation and causing long lines at bus stops. Businesses, such as a bar and a fast-food restaurant, experienced flooding, with interior damage and loss of electricity. The severe weather also affected other areas in the region, including Tochigi, Kanagawa, and Tokushima prefectures.",
  "summary": "A Level 5 heavy rain emergency warning was issued for more than 20 municipalities in Chiba Prefecture on August 13 after a linear rainband formed over northwestern and southern parts of the prefecture, bringing torrential rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters per hour in several locations and causing widespread flooding, stranded vehicles and damage to buildings. (News On Japan)",
  "key_points": [
    "Chiba Prefecture issued Level 5 heavy rain emergency warning on August 13.",
    "Torrential rainfall exceeded 100mm per hour in several locations.",
    "Flooding submerged roads and stranded vehicles across affected areas."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}