Heavy rains hit the Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on September 21.
Meteorologists recorded a record amount of precipitation.
The cities of Wajima and Suzu suffered the most.
The January earthquake worsened the effects of the disaster.
The flood damaged houses and destroyed roads.
Rivers overflowed their banks, flooding nearby areas.
Local authorities announced a mass evacuation of residents.
Some local residents did not have time to evacuate in time.
One person died as a result of the flood.
Several people are listed as missing.
Many areas were left without electricity and communication.
Some roads are blocked by landslides.
The government sent troops to assist in rescue operations.
Rescue operations are complicated by destroyed infrastructure.
The situation is considered extremely life-threatening.
More precipitation is predicted in the coming days.
Scientists link the increased frequency of floods to climate change.
Meteorologists recorded a record amount of precipitation.
The cities of Wajima and Suzu suffered the most.
The January earthquake worsened the effects of the disaster.
The flood damaged houses and destroyed roads.
Rivers overflowed their banks, flooding nearby areas.
Local authorities announced a mass evacuation of residents.
Some local residents did not have time to evacuate in time.
One person died as a result of the flood.
Several people are listed as missing.
Many areas were left without electricity and communication.
Some roads are blocked by landslides.
The government sent troops to assist in rescue operations.
Rescue operations are complicated by destroyed infrastructure.
The situation is considered extremely life-threatening.
More precipitation is predicted in the coming days.
Scientists link the increased frequency of floods to climate change.
- Category
- Weather - Thời Tiết - Thiên Tai











