Heavy rain hits Shizuoka as landslide and flood warnings issued

Heavy rain is hitting Shizuoka Prefecture due to an autumn rain front, prompting the meteorological observatory to warn of potential landslides and river flooding. A linear precipitation zone may form by midday on the 7th. The unstable atmospheric conditions have caused heavy rain across the prefecture since September 6. Evacuation centers have opened in Shimoda City, and the observatory warns that disaster risk could rise sharply if a linear rain band develops. The weather is expected to remain severe through around September 10, with possible warning-level rainfall. Residents are urged to stay alert for landslides and rising rivers.