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Chiba Rainfall Tops 360 mm, Deaths Rise
x/japan-based
— Aug 13, 2026
Japan's weather agency issued its first-ever Level 5 heavy rain warning for the Chiba region as torrential rains triggered floods, landslides and widespread power outages, prompting evacuations of over 100,000 households and stranding hundreds at Chiba Station. The crisis, including confirmed fatalities and urgent warnings of imminent danger, underscored scientists' notes that climate change is making extreme rainfall more frequent and severe.
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Japan 5.9 Quake Causes Injuries, Outages; No Tsunami
World
— Aug 21, 2026
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s eastern region, with the epicenter around Ibaraki/Chiba at about 70 kilometers deep and felt in Tokyo and neighboring prefectures; authorities reported no tsunami threat and no casualties, while warnings urged caution for hazards like rockfalls and unstable ground. The event underscores Japan’s high seismic activity, with frequent quakes and ongoing coverage from multiple outlets across the region.
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