Heavy rains kill 13 in Japan's Chiba prefecture
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Thirteen people died in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, after heavy rains caused flooding. One person remains missing and 66 homes were damaged, while 63 residents sheltered in evacuation centers. Authorities are also evacuating about 2,500 cars left on roads.
Key Facts
- Thirteen people died in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, after heavy rains caused flooding, according to NHK.
- One person remains missing and 66 houses were damaged across the prefecture.
- Sixty-three residents moved to evacuation centers, and authorities were evacuating about 2,500 cars left on roads.
Flooding in Chiba
Heavy rains hit Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, last week, according to NHK. The resulting floods killed 13 people and left one person missing. Chiba authorities reported the toll after the prefecture was struck by downpours. An earlier report placed the death toll from the heavy rains in Japan at six.
Damage and Evacuations
The flooding damaged 66 houses in Chiba Prefecture. Sixty-three people moved to evacuation centers. Authorities were evacuating about 2,500 cars left on roads.
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Heavy rains kill 13 in Japan's Chiba prefecture
