Saitama, Shizuoka face record heavy rain

news.yahoo.co.jp (Japanese)

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain warnings for Saitama and Shizuoka prefectures due to torrential downpours. Around 110 millimeters of rain fell per hour near Kawaguchi City, Saitama, and approximately 120 millimeters near Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, by 2 PM on August 16th. The warnings highlight increased risks of landslides, flooding, and river overflows, urging residents to heed evacuation orders.


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