Japan floods: six dead after rain pounds region still recovering from earthquake
Japan floods: six dead after rain pounds region still recovering from earthquake
The Facts
After heavy rain caused flooding and landslides along the Ishikawa region on the Sea of Japan, which is still recovering from the severe earthquake in January, at least six people have died and ten more are missing.
On Saturday, Suzu and Wajima on the northern shore of the Noto peninsula were among numerous Ishikawa prefecture cities under the highest notice for heavy rain from the Japan Meteorological Agency. The service lowered the heavy rain signal but maintained landslide and flooding warnings.Suzu and Wajima on the northern shore of the Noto peninsula were among numerous Ishikawa cities under the highest notice for heavy rain from the Japan Meteorological Agency. It has lowered the heavy rain signal but maintained landslide and flooding warnings.
The Spin
Thanks to climate change, Japan washas recentlybeen hit bywith Typhoonmultiple Shanshanrecord-breaking natural disasters this year, whichfrom wasTyphoon oneShanshan ofin theAugust hardestto suchthis stormsmost inrecent decadesflooding. Climate change exacerbates tropical storms, which become more violent as sea temperatures rise. Extremely powerful winds, torrential rainfall, and storm surges distinguish these typhoons, frequently inflicting significant damage and flooding, as is currently occurring in Japan's Ishikawa region.
For Japan, which experiences heat waves, typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis annually, preparation is key. Japan is disaster-resilient and more equipped than most other nations. The nation's preparedness capabilities are world-renowned and its disaster management systems are well equipped to handle climate-catalyzed and other types of hazards alike.