Chiba Prefecture hit by record rainfall causing deaths and flooding FAST-MOVING

Chiba Prefecture record rainfall flooding Narita Airport Japan weather

Record-breaking torrential rainfall has struck Chiba Prefecture and surrounding areas in eastern Japan, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue its highest Level 5 warnings for heavy rain and landslides. The extreme weather has resulted in at least four confirmed deaths and left one person missing.

Significant infrastructure disruption has occurred, with major highways closed and rail services suspended, leaving approximately 7,000 travelers stranded at Narita International Airport. In Chiba, flooding has inundated residential areas and roads, while landslides have been reported in multiple locations, including at least eight sites in Oamishirasato.

Power outages have affected tens of thousands of households, with reports indicating up to 68,000 homes lost electricity. Evacuation orders were issued for over 400,000 people across Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures. In response to the crisis, the Self-Defense Forces have been deployed to provide transportation support for approximately 4,000 stranded commuters near JR Soga Station.

Entities

Chiba Prefecture · Fire and Disaster Management Agency · JR Soga Station · Japan Meteorological Agency · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism · Narita International Airport · Self-Defense Forces · Toshihito Kumagai

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[○ 1 SOURCE] More than 7,000 passengers were stranded at Narita International Airport due to the suspension of rail, bus, and road transport.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Evacuation orders were issued to approximately 218,000 people across Chiba, Ibaraki, and Saitama prefectures. news.cube-soft.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Self-Defense Forces began providing transportation support for approximately 4,000 stranded commuters near JR Soga Station. www.fnn.jp
[● 3 SOURCES] Level 5 landslide special warnings were issued for Chiba City and Ichihara City. news.cube-soft.jp · www.antaranews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 46,000 households in Chiba City experienced power outages.
[● 3 SOURCES] The heavy rainfall resulted in at least two deaths and one person suffering cardiac arrest. www.stheadline.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Chiba City's Chuo Ward recorded over 115 mm of rainfall in a single hour. www.stheadline.com · www.epochtimes.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Japan Meteorological Agency issued level 5 heavy rain special warnings for 19 municipalities in Chiba Prefecture. www.stheadline.com · news.cube-soft.jp
[● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 7,000 travelers were stranded at Narita airport due to transport disruptions. wdez.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com
[● 3 SOURCES] More than 360 millimetres of rain fell within 24 hours in parts of Chiba Prefecture. wdez.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Evacuation orders were issued for more than 400,000 people in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures. www.antaranews.com · japantoday.com
[● 4 SOURCES] At least four people have died due to the extreme rainfall and flooding. wdez.com · kelo.com · kfgo.com · www.stheadline.com