{
  "id": 9707991,
  "title": "Damage from Typhoon No. 25: What Preparations Should be Made for Heavy Rain That Exceeds Projections?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/damage-from-typhoon-no-25-what-preparations-should-be-made-for-heavy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T05:22:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
    "slug": "the-japan-news-by-the-yomiuri-shimbun",
    "url": "https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20260925-350554/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Heavy rains from Typhoon No. 25, also known as Typhoon Dujuan, have caused unprecedented flooding in many parts of Japan, leading to a surge in fatalities, particularly in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures. The typhoon, which approached the Kanto region, brought about record-breaking rainfall due to linear precipitation bands, which have contributed to landslides and flooding.\n\nIn Chiba Prefecture, the softened ground resulted from ongoing heavy rains since mid-August, exacerbated the risk of landslides. More than 700,000 locations nationwide are at risk due to the steep mountains in the Japanese archipelago. The autumn rain front has remained stalled near Japan, with the typhoon season still ahead.\n\nLocal governments and residential land development operators must implement stringent safety measures against landslides, considering the potential for rainfall exceeding projections. Inbanuma lake in northern Chiba experienced a levee breach, resulting in widespread flooding and the first-ever failure of the levee since management began in 1968. Rivers also flooded in several places, with drainage systems struggling to cope due to the heavy rainfall.\n\nThe Japanese government must prioritize recovery efforts and support for those affected. However, predicting when torrential rains will strike again remains uncertain. Local governments should reevaluate their damage assessments and drainage systems to improve their capabilities.\n\nEvacuation practices proved challenging during this typhoon. Despite \"Level 4 urgent landslide warnings\" being issued widely in Chiba and Kanagawa, many people did not heed the calls to evacuate. Evacuation centers were often far from residents' homes, and roads became flooded, making it difficult for people to reach these shelters. Elderly people were among the victims, as evacuating at night when the rain intensified was particularly difficult.\n\nLocal governments used various communication channels, including websites, social media, and wireless disaster warning systems, to urge residents to evacuate. However, some officials have expressed concerns about the limitations of these channels. In an emergency, residents must consider specific evacuation methods tailored to their region, while also being mindful of the potential challenges associated with traditional communication channels.",
  "summary": "The formation of linear precipitation bands and a typhoon passing close to Japan have resulted in unprecedented rainfall being recorded in many parts of the country. Conventional damage estimates likely will need to be reviewed to help the nation deal with increasingly severe natural disasters.",
  "key_points": [
    "Typhoon No. 25 caused unprecedented flooding in Japan, leading to fatalities.",
    "Over 700,000 locations nationwide at risk due to steep mountains.",
    "Evacuation practices proved challenging; many ignored evacuation warnings."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The extreme damage from Typhoon No. 25 underscores the need for local governments and developers to enhance safety measures and for residents to tailor their evacuation plans to their region's specific risks.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}