Heavy rainfall in Japan due to tropical storm Maria
A tropical storm caused heavy rainfall in Japan on Monday. "Maria," the tropical storm, made landfall in the Iwate region in the north of the country on Monday morning, according to the weather service. The weather service warned of possible landslides and flooding, as well as high waves and strong winds. Dozens of flights to the region were canceled.
In the city of Kuji, the storm brought 368 millimeters of rain in 24 hours, the highest amount since records began in 1978 and more than double the average for the entire month of August. Evacuation advisories were issued for over 300,000 residents in the region, with hundreds spending the night in emergency shelters.
The weather service reported that 368 millimeters of rain fell in the city of Kuji in just 24 hours, which is the highest amount recorded since 1978 and significantly exceeds the August average. Due to the heavy rainfall, dozens of evacuation centers were needed to accommodate hundreds of residents who had to leave their homes.
