Key Facts
• Kanagawa’s Kawasaki City experienced 110mm of rain in one hour by 7:30 PM.
• “Record-Breaking Short-Term Heavy Rain Information” was issued for the area.
• By 7:40 PM, Yokohama’s Tsurumi, Kanagawa, and Kohoku wards saw 100mm of rain.
• By 7:50 PM, Kawasaki’s Saiwai Ward also recorded 100mm of rainfall.
• Heavy rain warnings include risks of landslides, flooding, and river surges.
• Residents in high-risk areas are advised to seek safer locations immediately.
• “Record-Breaking Short-Term Heavy Rain Information” alerts are issued for rare, disaster-level rainfall.
• Evacuation timing is critical: Level 3 for vulnerable groups, Level 4 for all residents.
• Level 5 indicates ongoing disasters; immediate life-saving actions are necessary.
• Early evacuation is encouraged even without official orders if danger is perceived.
Summary
Kanagawa Prefecture faced record-breaking rainfall on July 10, 2025, with Kawasaki City receiving 110mm in one hour by 7:30 PM. Additional areas, including Yokohama and Kawasaki’s Saiwai Ward, recorded 100mm shortly after. Authorities issued “Record-Breaking Short-Term Heavy Rain Information” to warn of rare, disaster-level rainfall. Residents are urged to remain vigilant against landslides, flooding, and river surges. Evacuation timing is critical, with Level 3 advising vulnerable groups to move, Level 4 requiring all residents to evacuate, and Level 5 signaling ongoing disasters. Early, proactive evacuation is encouraged to ensure safety.
