Death toll climbs to 13 as floodwaters engulf over 2,300 homes in Chiba
The death count from last week's heavy rains in Chiba Prefecture has risen to 13, and officials now report more than 2,300 flooded houses.
Chiba Prefecture's authorities announced that the fatality figure from the recent torrential downpour increased to 13, up from 11 previously reported. Flood assessments have identified an additional 300 homes underwater, bringing the total number of inundated residences to roughly 2,300. The central government convened its first ministerial meeting on the disaster, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urging stronger flood-mitigation measures for urban areas overwhelmed by heavy rain.
Why it matters
The rising death toll and widespread flooding underscore the need for stronger flood defenses in Japan's urban areas.
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