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Special heavy rain warning issued for Fukui Prefecture
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Japan Meteorological Agency
Fukui Prefecture, Japan
August 30, 2026
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Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 special heavy rain warning for Fukui, Ono, and Katsuyama cities.
Approximately 244,000 people urged to take safety measures; 111,000 advised to evacuate.
Record rainfall exceeding 300mm recorded in 24 hours in parts of Fukui.
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