14 dead or missing as more floods and landslides hit eastern Japan weeks after Typhoon “Hagibis”
Just two weeks after the devastation of Typhoon "Hagibis", torrential rains have triggered more flooding and landslides in the eastern part of Japan. At least 10 people were killed and 4 others remained missing, as of October 26, 2019.
Japanese broadcasting organization NHK reported that the victims who died in flooding and mudslides were in the prefectures of Fukushima and Chiba.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), around 86 mm (3 inches) of rain fell in just one hour at Kamogawa in Chiba Prefecture on October 25.
In a 12 hour period on the same day, Ushiku in Chiba Prefecture recorded 283 mm (11 inches) of rain, while Namie in Fukushima Prefecture received around 245 mm (10 inches).
#豪雨災害 #通行止め #長柄町 #スッキリ
家屋、倉庫、車庫が土砂で押し潰されました
長柄山青年館付近ではがけ崩れの際トラック巻き込まれ下のお家の車庫に落ちて通行止め pic.twitter.com/mjwNbK4KKS— nao (@nao08365059) October 26, 2019
The fatalities occurred in Chiba City, Mobara, Ichihara, Nagara, and Chonan said the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA).
One resident died while one is missing following floodwaters that swept away a vehicle in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, according to media reports.
【千葉豪雨】長柄町のそば店で客ら一時孤立
低気圧の影響による豪雨に見舞われた千葉県内では県道や町道などの道路沿いで大雨による土砂崩れや法面の崩落が相次いで発生し、長柄町では一部の地域が孤立した。町による… https://t.co/1mt5MCoe8r
— 災害ニュース速報 (@saigainews) October 26, 2019
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force said they were conducting search operations for victims believed to be missing after mudslides and floods hit Marumori, Miyagi Prefecture.
Around 90 structures have been damaged in the prefectures of Chiba, Fukushima, and Ibaraki.
Moreover, three establishments were completely ravaged in Chiba City.
【#笑顔と故郷を取り戻すために JTF】
昨日の大雨による被害情報収集のため、千葉県、福島県、宮城県等において、地上部隊を展開させるとともに、ドローンも活用した上空からの情報収集を行っています。
また、千葉県千葉市では、陸自部隊の隊員約35名が捜索活動を行いました。 pic.twitter.com/2eGnak8pFd
— 防衛省・自衛隊(災害対策) (@ModJapan_saigai) October 26, 2019
In a statement on October 25, 2019, Prime Minister Abe said, "The effects of a low-pressure system and Typhoon No. 21 have caused torrential rain, centered on the Kanto region, and damage has already resulted from rivers overflowing and landslides occurring. In addition, heavy rains are forecast for the Tohoku region into tomorrow morning. Two weeks will have passed since the torrential rain disaster caused by Typhoon No. 19. It has continued to rain intermittently since then, so it is important to stay alert to the situation."
#台風19号 関連
【#笑顔と故郷を取り戻すために JTF】
第2施設団(船岡駐屯地)及び第22即応機動連隊(多賀城駐屯地)は、宮城県丸森町における行方不明者の捜索を実施しています。
https://t.co/UiagUN1PJN
#東北方面隊 #丸森町 #捜索 pic.twitter.com/2cGOfecFns— 陸上自衛隊東北方面隊 (@NeaAdminpr) October 26, 2019
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