Toyama - Record-breaking rainfall continued across the Hokuriku region on Saturday, with Himi City in Toyama Prefecture receiving more than 500 millimeters over 72 hours, as authorities warned of further heavy rain, landslides and river flooding through August 30.
Emergency heavy rain warnings have been issued in parts of Hokuriku during the prolonged downpours.
A stationary autumn rain front brought rain across a wide area from the Kanto region to western Honshu from the morning of August 29.
Hokuriku has experienced exceptional rainfall since August 27, with Himi recording 516 millimeters over the 72-hour period, far surpassing the previous record since observations began.
Localized heavy rain is expected to continue through August 30, with up to 120 millimeters forecast over 24 hours in both Toyama and Ishikawa prefectures.
The prolonged rainfall has already loosened the ground in areas hit by the record downpours, increasing the danger of landslides.
Heavy rain could persist through the evening of August 30, and authorities are urging residents to remain on high alert for landslides and overflowing rivers.
Source: FNN
