Japan’s record rains strand thousands at Narita airport, kill eight
Summary
Record rainfall in Japan stranded thousands of travellers at Narita airport, flooded roads and railways, and cut power to more than 20,000 homes. Eight people were killed as emergency crews and soldiers helped with rescue efforts in Chiba and surrounding areas.
Key Points
- Record rain in Japan stranded about 7,000 people at Tokyo’s Narita airport and disrupted transport across the Chiba area.
- Eight people were killed, including one person trapped in a submerged vehicle, according to local authorities and police.
- More than 20,000 homes lost power after flooding hit a substation, and gas supply to nearly 13,000 homes was temporarily cut.
- Chiba received 367 mm of rain in 24 hours, breaking the previous record set in 2013.
