Japan: Evacuation orders for about 13,000 people in Wakayama due to rain - Sarmad
Wakayama authorities order the evacuation of 13,000 people due to expected heavy rain.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
Authorities in Wakayama Prefecture, located on the central coast of Japan’s main island of Honshu, have ordered approximately 13,000 residents to evacuate their areas due to the risk of heavy rainfall.
Officials warn that the intense rain could trigger floods and landslides.
The city of Wakayama, the prefectural capital bearing the same name, is experiencing significant flooding, with cars wading through waterlogged streets.
The heavy rains are attributed to the impact of the powerful typhoon “Champi,” which is moving toward Japan at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour from the Chinese coastal region. In Taiwan, its effects have resulted in one death and more than 610 injuries.
