Heavy rains lashed Chiba Prefecture in Japan, causing widespread flooding, disrupting several train lines, and leaving more than 7,400 households without power. Transportation systems were disrupted, leaving over 4,000 tourists stranded at Narita Airport.
On August 14, 2026, at 4:57 AM, Japan News reported that: Chiba Prefecture in Japan experienced heavy rain on Thursday evening (August 13), resulting in widespread flooding and disrupting transportation systems. Initially, two people were reported dead, while one was rescued after suffering cardiac arrest.
Heavy rain swept through northwestern and southern Chiba Prefecture, bordering Tokyo, causing widespread flooding. Images from Chiba City showed cars submerged in floodwaters in the Chuo Ward late Thursday.
The impact of severe weather and flooding also disrupted public transportation, leaving more than 4,000 tourists stranded at Narita International Airport as they were unable to leave the airport normally.
Heavy rain has also affected several train lines, with the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Tozai Line experiencing service disruptions. East Japan Railway (JR East) trains on the Joban Line and Musashino Line have also been affected, causing travel congestion in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures.
Additionally, approximately 7,400 households in Chiba Prefecture reported power outages due to severe weather conditions.
This situation arose after authorities issued a top-level emergency warning regarding heavy rainfall in Chiba Prefecture, with the risk of flooding and its impact on transportation systems being closely monitored.
refer : japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
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