Record Rainfall Causes Havoc in Eastern Japan, Eight Dead
Summary
Record rainfall in eastern Japan has killed eight people in Chiba Prefecture and flooded roads, railways, and homes. Thousands of passengers were stranded at Narita Airport as power outages and transport disruptions hit the region.
Key Points
- Eight people have died after torrential rain triggered severe flooding in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan.
- More than 20,000 homes lost power, and roads and rail lines were disrupted across the region.
- About 7,000 passengers were stranded at Narita Airport after transport links were cut off.
- Chiba Governor Toshihito Kumagai called the situation extremely unusual as rescue and damage assessment continued.
