Japan: Vehicles Abandoned on Streets Across Chiba After Record Rainfall 2

Nine people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall caused significant flooding across the prefecture on Thursday, August 13. 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 vehicles abandoned on National Route 14 in Chiba City after floodwaters receded.

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.

Participants run in glowing costumes

Participants run in glowing costumes

TOKYO, Japan - Participants start running in glowing costumes, some equipped with light-emitting diodes, during the Electric Run nighttime running/walking event in the Inage Kaihin Park in Chiba, east of Tokyo, in July 2014.

Average gas price sinks below 120 yen for 1st time in over 3 yrs

Average gas price sinks below 120 yen for 1st time in over 3 yrs

CHIBA, Japan - A sign at a gas station in Inage Ward in Chiba shows the retail price for regular gasoline at 99 yen per liter on Dec. 10.

Average gas price sinks below 120 yen for 1st time in over 3 yrs

Average gas price sinks below 120 yen for 1st time in over 3 yrs

CHIBA, Japan - A sign at a gas station in Inage Ward in Chiba shows the retail price for regular gasoline at 99 yen per liter on Dec. 10. (Kyodo)

Participants run in glowing costumes

Participants run in glowing costumes

TOKYO, Japan - Participants start running in glowing costumes, some equipped with light-emitting diodes, during the Electric Run nighttime running/walking event in the Inage Kaihin Park in Chiba, east of Tokyo, in July 2014. (Kyodo)

1st weekend after end of Japan's coronavirus emergency

1st weekend after end of Japan's coronavirus emergency

People gather at Inage Seaside Park in Chiba near Tokyo on May 30, 2020, on the first weekend after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced an end to the coronavirus state of emergency. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo