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world2 months ago

Record Rain in Chiba Kills Eight, Strands Thousands at Narita

Record-breaking rainfall in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, has killed at least eight people and stranded thousands at Narita Airport. The unprecedented deluge, which delivered over 100mm of rain per hour, triggered the highest level 5 emergency warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency. Power outages affected tens of thousands of homes, and evacuation orders were issued for over 400,000 people. While the rain has eased, authorities warn of ongoing landslide and flood risks.

via The Guardian|

#chiba-prefecture #climate-change #flooding

natural-disaster3 years ago•2 min saved

Multiple Injuries and Damage Caused by Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake in Tokyo Bay Area.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Tokyo Bay area, including Chiba Prefecture and downtown Tokyo, leaving several people injured and causing damage to buildings. The quake registered upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Kisarazu and lower 5 in Kimitsu, both in Chiba Prefecture, and 4 in areas including Tokyo's Chiyoda and Shinagawa wards. No tsunami warning was issued. Around 3,000 elevators in Tokyo and its vicinity stopped but no one was trapped inside. Most train lines operated normally from their first services and there was no major disruption for morning commuters.

via Kyodo News Plus|

#chiba-prefecture #earthquake #injuries

natural-disaster3 years ago•0 min saved

Tokyo hit by 5.4 magnitude earthquake, minor injuries reported.

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit Chiba prefecture, southeast of Tokyo, causing minor damage and injuring four people. No tsunami warning was issued. Japan is prone to earthquakes, and a massive quake in 2011 caused a tsunami that killed thousands and led to a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima plant.

via The Associated Press|

#chiba-prefecture #damage #earthquake