Japan Floods Kill 4, Stranding Thousands at Narita Airport
Summary
Unprecedented heavy rains in Japan have killed at least four people and stranded thousands of passengers overnight at Narita Airport. Floods and landslides disrupted road and rail services across Chiba Prefecture, with tens of thousands of homes left without power.
Key Points
- At least four people died after unprecedented heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in Japan, with two more deaths suspected.
- About 6,000 passengers were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as train services to and from the airport were cancelled.
- More than 26,000 households in Chiba Prefecture lost electricity, and dozens of homes were submerged.
- The storm renewed concerns about the growing impact of climate change on extreme weather events.
