In response to the heavy rainfall in Ishikawa, Japanese authorities on Saturday urged tens of thousands of residents to evacuate the region.
The rising water levels in three rivers have raised concerns about potential flooding in nearby communities. Officials are currently evaluating the extent of damage to infrastructure and buildings, as reported by AFP.
The Meteorological Agency in Japan has issued its highest level warning for Ishikawa, emphasising the severity of the situation and the potential threat to human life. Approximately 30,000 residents in the cities of Wajima and Suzu have been ordered to evacuate by local officials. NHK, a public broadcaster, has shown footage of an entire street in Wajima completely submerged under water.
The cities affected by the heavy rain are also among those that suffered the most damage from the powerful magnitude-7.5 earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year's Day. The quake, which claimed the lives of at least 236 people, caused significant destruction, including the collapse of buildings, damage to roads, and a major fire. The region is still recovering from the devastating effects of the earthquake.
In recent years, Japan has experienced unprecedented levels of heavy rainfall in certain parts of the country, which has occasionally led to floods and landslides that have resulted in casualties.
The rising water levels in three rivers have raised concerns about potential flooding in nearby communities. Officials are currently evaluating the extent of damage to infrastructure and buildings, as reported by AFP.
The Meteorological Agency in Japan has issued its highest level warning for Ishikawa, emphasising the severity of the situation and the potential threat to human life. Approximately 30,000 residents in the cities of Wajima and Suzu have been ordered to evacuate by local officials. NHK, a public broadcaster, has shown footage of an entire street in Wajima completely submerged under water.
The cities affected by the heavy rain are also among those that suffered the most damage from the powerful magnitude-7.5 earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year's Day. The quake, which claimed the lives of at least 236 people, caused significant destruction, including the collapse of buildings, damage to roads, and a major fire. The region is still recovering from the devastating effects of the earthquake.
In recent years, Japan has experienced unprecedented levels of heavy rainfall in certain parts of the country, which has occasionally led to floods and landslides that have resulted in casualties.
