Unprecedented torrential rains kill four and strand thousands in Japan

The Guardian · first seen 14.08.2026

Record-breaking rainfall in Japan's Chiba prefecture caused fatal flooding, stranded thousands at Narita airport, and triggered evacuation orders for over 400,000 people.

At least four people died in eastern Japan from heavy rain
Nearly 7,000 stranded at Narita airport
Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 people in Chiba prefecture

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The Guardian — ‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airport

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