'Unprecedented' rains in Japan kill four people

The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.

Record-Breaking Rainfall Leaves Eight Dead and Thousands Stranded in Japan

Three months’ worth of rain fell in just 12 hours in a region east of Tokyo, leading to deadly flooding.

By Kiuko Notoya

‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airport

Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 as torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture as flooding risks remain high despite rainfall easing At least four people died in eastern Japan after “unprecedented” heavy rain that left nearly 7,000 stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport, and forced thousands to take refuge in government buildings. The torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Thursday night, triggering landslide warnings and power outages. Evacuation orders were issued for more tha...

By Gavin Blair in Tokyo

Record rainfall leaves four dead, thousands stranded in Japan

Record rainfall in Chiba claims lives as more than 22,000 households without power on busy Bon Buddhist holiday week.

Record rainfall in Japan leaves at least 8 dead, strands travellers

‌Record rainfall in Japan stranded thousands of travelers at Tokyo's Narita airport on Friday, bringing floods to the surrounding area that disrupted transport, knocked out power to 20,000 homes and killed eight.

Hongkongers stranded after storm disrupts trains and roads to Narita Airport

Hong Kong tour groups returning from Japan’s capital are seeking alternative routes to Narita Airport after a record rainstorm on Thursday disrupted transport and left thousands of travellers stranded, including Hongkongers who spent the night on trains and at the airport. Cathay Pacific, the city’s flag carrier, said on Friday it would waive rebooking and rerouting fees to give affected customers greater flexibility. Steve Huen Kwok-chuen, executive director of EGL Tours, said one tour group...

By Lo Hoi-ying

Four dead, thousands stranded as record rain lashes Japan

Unprecedented rainfall in Japan's Chiba prefecture has stranded thousands of passengers at Tokyo's Narita airport and prompted authorities to issue the highest-level rain warning for the first time.

Japan: Record rains kill eight, strand thousands at Narita airport

Record rainfall has caused deadly flooding in Japan, leaving thousands stranded at Narita Airport during the Obon holiday period.

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Your humble dhaniya no longer free! Coriander prices rise above Rs 200 kg

Fresh coriander, which neighbourhood vegetable vendors routinely tucked into shopping bags at no extra cost, has become unexpectedly expensive after heavy rainfall disrupted supplies from major growing regions.

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Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms In Delhi-NCR, More Showers Likely On Independence Day Weekend

The IMD has predicted that the wet weather conditions are expected to continue until at least August 19.

Thousands stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport after record rain kills four

Record rainfall left thousands of travellers stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport on Friday as flooding in the surrounding area disrupted transport, knocked out power to homes and claimed at least four lives. More than 360 millimetres of rain fell in 24 hours in parts of Chiba prefecture, which adjoins the capital Tokyo, inundating roads and […]

Deluge at Tokyo airport kills four and strands 7,000 as Hawaii braces for tropical storm

Areas around Tokyo have recorded 360mm of rainfall in the 24 hours to Friday, causing widespread chaos and damage, while Hawaii prepares for Tropical Storm Lala.

Authorities urge continued caution after heavy rain in Chiba leaves four dead

Emergency warnings have been downgraded but unstable atmospheric conditions are forecast to persist across Kanto, Nagano and Yamanashi through early Saturday.

At least eight dead as heavy rains hit Japan

At least eight people have died in eastern Japan after record breaking heavy rain that left thousands stranded overnight and snarled up roads and rail services, authorities said.

Mudslide in eastern China kills one, more heavy rain expected

LIST: Flooded areas in Metro Manila on Friday afternoon

MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Metro Manila are flooded as of Friday afternoon due to heavy rainfall triggered by the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” according to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). In an advisory, the MMDA listed the monitored flooded areas as of 3:05 p.m: Valenzuela City  Up to 10 inches high (passable to

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Palace orders alternative work, learning setup in Metro Manila, other areas on Aug. 14

Malacañang ordered alternative work and learning arrangements across 13 Luzon areas, including Metro Manila, on August 14 due to persistent heavy rains.

By Renalyn Ramirez

Japan's record rains strand thousands at Narita airport; kill eight

Over 360mm rain falls in 24 hours, leaves 20,000 households without power as soldiers dispatched to aid relief efforts

By Reuters

Japan: At least six dead in unprecedented storms near Tokyo

A man was found floating in a flooded street in Ichikawa, while a 66-year-old woman died when her car became trapped in floodwaters in the city of Sakura - More than 80 homes were flooded, while nearly 230,000 residents were urged to evacuate their homes The post Japan: At least six dead in unprecedented storms near Tokyo appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Heavy rain causes flooding near Tokyo that kills 4 and strands travellers

Record-breaking rainfall that pounded cities east of Tokyo overnight flooded roads and dozens of homes, stranded thousands of people, caused power outages and left at least four people dead and one missing.

By Abubakar Ibrahim