The torrential downpours late on Thursday triggered landslide warnings and power outages, with forecasters issuing the highest-level heavy rain warning for the Chiba region for the first time.
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The torrential downpours late on Thursday triggered landslide warnings and power outages, with forecasters issuing the highest-level heavy rain warning for the Chiba region for the first time.
An aerial view of flooded areas after heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, Japan on Aug 14, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Kyodo)
14 Aug 2026 09:22AM
(Updated: 14 Aug 2026 03:55PM)
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