Heavy rain warning issued for Japan's Kanto‑Koshin region

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a warning for the Kanto and Koshin regions, forecasting up to 100 mm of rain in a 24‑hour period on August 2‑3. The agency cautions that low‑lying areas may flood, rivers could swell, and landslides are possible. It also alerts the public to the risk of lightning, strong gusts and hail, urging farmers to protect crops and facilities.

Local weather offices in Tochigi prefecture echo the national alert, advising residents to stay alert from the early afternoon of August 2 through the night, and to prepare for rapid weather changes that could reach warning‑level intensity if rain clouds persist longer than expected.