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Japan: Vehicles Abandoned on Streets Across Chiba After Record Rainfall

Six people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows the aftermath of deadly flooding, with vehicles abandoned on a street in Sakura City as local residents help direct traffic.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 7

Eight people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area.

Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 6

Eight people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area.

Japan: Record Rain Submerges Vehicles as Fatalities Reported in Chiba

Six people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows the hazard lights of several nearly fully submerged cars flashing.

Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 4

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 5

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes. This video shows flooding in Onitaka, Ichikawa City.

Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City