2 million people in Japan have been notified to evacuate urgently! At least 3 deaths and 42 injuries have been caused, rainstorm+debris flow rainstorm for several days | Japan | debris flow
Japan's Asahi TV reported on the 5th that the recent rainstorm in Japan has caused record rainfall in many places, which has led to multiple disasters such as ponding and mudslides, and the number of casualties is increasing. As of 11:30 a.m. on the 5th, the rainstorm had killed 3 people, missing 4 people and injured 42 people across Japan. About 2 million people received emergency evacuation notices at one point.
Heavy rainfall has had a serious impact on the lives of people across Japan. On the 4th, a lot of vehicles were trapped in the middle of a flooded road in Fengchuan City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. However, due to vehicle congestion, the transport and rescue vehicle was unable to carry out rescue operations in a timely manner. There was also a mudslide disaster in Fengchuan City, which damaged a residential building and resulted in no casualties at the moment.
Multiple areas in Saitama Prefecture are severely flooded and drainage operations cannot be carried out. A man trapped in a car claimed that while driving, he thought the water level was low, and the water gradually spread to his seat. The engine stalled, and he was completely unable to move. Eventually, he was rescued by firefighters. About 3100 houses in Saitama Prefecture have been submerged under the floors, causing severe damage to many shops. The county government is intensifying efforts to track the affected areas.
In addition, many rivers in Japan have experienced flooding, temporarily exceeding the dangerous water level for flooding. Surrounding residents have expressed, "Watching the water level rise is really scary," and "I have never seen such a situation before.".
A man in Makioka City, Tochigi Prefecture died when he was washed into a canal while fishing. About 2 million people in Gifu County, Shizuoka County, Aichi County and Sanchong County once received the evacuation notice.
The 24-hour rainfall in some areas of Binsong City, Shizuoka County and Fengqiao City, Aichi County reached 497.5mm and 419mm respectively. Due to the rising water level of the river, governments in cities such as Fengqiao have issued the highest level flood warning to residents.
It is worth noting that the previous typhoon "Mawa" moved from the sea area east of Taiwan, China, to the northeast since June 1, and then gradually affected Japan, with rainstorm falling in many places. Starting from June 4th, Marva has weakened into an extratropical cyclone.