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Heavy rain soaks eastern Japan, prompting highest-level warning

Eastern Japan experienced torrential rain on Thursday, causing landslides and power outages. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level heavy rain warning for Chiba. Over 100,000 households were urged to evacuate due to the severe weather conditions. Hundreds of people were stranded as train services were suspended across the region. This extreme weather event highlights the increasing frequency of intense rainfall.

13 Aug 2026 7:26 pm