Record Flooding in Chiba Kills Eight Amid 100,000 Evacuation Orders
Catastrophic rainfall, measuring three times the monthly average in just 12 hours, has caused widespread flooding in Japan’s Chiba prefecture and greater Tokyo. Eight people have been confirmed dead, primarily found in submerged vehicles. Over 100,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate as the storm disrupted the Obon festival travel season, stranding thousands at Narita International Airport and cutting power to 20,000 households. Major rail and highway networks remain paralyzed as emergency services conduct water rescues across central Japan.
Date: August 14, 2026
Location: Chiba, Japan
Conflict: none
Category: other
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 8
Displaced: 100,000
Source: WLRN News