Record Rainfall in Japan: 2 Million Residents Evacuated in Nagoya
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Heavy rain has continued for a second day across Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, with Nagoya recording a historic rainfall rate of 104.5 mm per hour. Authorities are evacuating around 2 million residents because of the risk of flooding.
The record was recorded by the Nagoya Meteorological Observatory between 3:53 p.m. and 4:53 p.m. local time on September 8. The previous high was 97 mm, recorded over Tokai on September 11, 2000.
In Nagoya’s central Sakae district, roads were flooded and water rose to knee level. Train, bus and subway services were suspended during rush hour, including JR, Meitetsu and the Nagoya municipal subway. Temporary shelters were set up near Nagoya Station and elsewhere for people unable to return home.
Japan’s Meteorological Service issued a “special fifth-level flood warning” for the Shonai River. According to the Chubu Regional Development Bureau, two of 15 underground passages under the prefectural government’s jurisdiction were flooded. No casualties have been reported so far.
The threat remains as meteorologists forecast continued heavy rain on September 9 and 10. Up to 200 mm of rain is expected in some areas over the 24 hours to 6 p.m. on September 9, with another 80 mm possible by 6 p.m. on September 10.
If a linear band of rainfall develops, there is a risk that local rainfall totals could increase further.
In Nagoya’s central Sakae district, roads were flooded and water rose to knee level. Train, bus and subway services were suspended during rush hour, including JR, Meitetsu and the Nagoya municipal subway. Temporary shelters were set up near Nagoya Station and elsewhere for people unable to return home.
Japan’s Meteorological Service issued a “special fifth-level flood warning” for the Shonai River. According to the Chubu Regional Development Bureau, two of 15 underground passages under the prefectural government’s jurisdiction were flooded. No casualties have been reported so far.
The threat remains as meteorologists forecast continued heavy rain on September 9 and 10. Up to 200 mm of rain is expected in some areas over the 24 hours to 6 p.m. on September 9, with another 80 mm possible by 6 p.m. on September 10.
If a linear band of rainfall develops, there is a risk that local rainfall totals could increase further.
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