At Least 6 Dead in Eastern Japan Due to Heavy Rainfall
Summary
At least 6 people have died in eastern Japan after torrential rain triggered flooding and landslide risks in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo. Officials warned the danger remains high as heavy rainfall continues and emergency alerts stay in place.
Key Points
- At least 6 people died in eastern Japan as torrential rain hit Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.
- Flood and landslide risks remain high, with thousands of people affected and at least five reported injured.
- Chiba authorities issued the highest emergency warning on Thursday before downgrading it on Friday morning.
- Japan Meteorological Agency said unstable weather conditions are driving the extreme rainfall, which may continue until late Friday.
