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Japan: 361.5 mm of rain falls in 24 hours in Himi, prompting mass evacuations
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
Extreme rainfall has again hit Japan, with 361.5 mm recorded in 24 hours in Himi, Toyama Prefecture. Persistent rain affected Toyama and Ishikawa prefectures, where rivers overflowed and flash floods and landslides brought down trees and damaged buildings. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level rain warning earlier in the week, alongside landslide warnings. Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated. On Thursday, models indicated that areas just south of the two prefectures could receive up to another 200 mm as rain continued to move in from the west.
- Himi recorded 361.5 mm of rain in 24 hours
- Several rivers overflowed in Ishikawa and Toyama
- Flash floods and landslides damaged buildings and brought down trees
- Warnings prompted the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people
What we know
Japan has experienced another spell of extreme rainfall in recent days, following a mid-August deluge in Chiba described as unprecedented, according to The Guardian.
On Thursday, moisture from the Sea of Japan brought heavy, persistent rain to Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures.
Himi, in Toyama Prefecture, recorded 361.5 mm of rain in 24 hours. That is equivalent to half the average annual rainfall in London and Paris.
Flash floods and landslides
Several rivers overflowed under the impact of the rain. Flash floods and landslides brought down trees and damaged buildings.
Earlier in the week, the Japan Meteorological Agency, Japan’s specialist weather agency, issued its highest-level rain warning.
The warning covered Ishikawa and Toyama. Landslide warnings were also issued, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people from the region.
Models indicated up to another 200 mm
On Thursday, models indicated that areas just south of Ishikawa and Toyama could receive up to another 200 mm of rain. Rain continued to move in from the west.
Severe weather also hits Western Europe
Convective storms also affected Western Europe, while a tornado occurred in France.
Frequently asked questions
How much rain fell in Himi?
Himi recorded 361.5 mm of rain in 24 hours.
Which Japanese prefectures were particularly affected?
Heavy, persistent rain affected Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures.
What damage did the rainfall cause?
Rivers overflowed, while flash floods and landslides brought down trees and damaged buildings.
How many people were evacuated?
The warnings prompted the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people from the region.
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