Heavy rain causes casualties and flooding in Chiba Prefecture, Japan
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Japan Meteorological Agency, Fire and Disaster Management Agency
Chiba Prefecture, Japan
August 13-14, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 28/14/2026, 5:31:20 AM
Four people died and one remains unresponsive due to torrential rain in Chiba Prefecture. Level 5 warnings were issued for flooding and landslides. Over 126,000 people were under evacuation orders as of Friday morning.
- Earlier version 18/14/2026, 4:51:40 AM
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