Torrential rain near Tokyo causes flooding and paralyzes traffic, killing 1
Summary
Heavy rain caused serious flooding and traffic problems near Tokyo, Japan, leading to the death of one person. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned people about floods and landslides in several areas, and tens of thousands of homes lost power.Key Facts
- Record-breaking rain hit eastern Japan, especially near Tokyo and in Chiba prefecture.
- Flooding affected roads, homes, and traffic, with some trains stopped.
- One person died in Ichikawa city due to the flood.
- Two people were rescued from a flooded car in nearby Kashiwa city.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency warned residents in 14 areas to prepare for floods and landslides.
- About 220,000 people were told to move to safer places.
- Heavy rain followed a tropical storm that caused injuries and blackouts the day before.
- Around 68,000 homes lost electricity because of the flooding.
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