Key Facts
• On July 14, 9:45 AM, a landslide blocked a road in Ochi Town, Kochi.
• 14 households, totaling 29 residents, are isolated due to the blockage.
• Heavy rain caused flooding, halting recovery efforts for safety reasons.
• No health issues have been reported among the affected residents.
• Rainfall reached 48 mm in one hour on July 14, the heaviest this year.
• A heavy rain warning was issued from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on July 14.
Summary
A landslide in Ochi Town, Kochi Prefecture, on July 14 has left 29 residents from 14 households isolated. The incident occurred after heavy rain caused a road to be blocked by debris. Recovery efforts have been delayed due to flooding, which has made safety checks impossible. Despite the challenging conditions, no health issues have been reported among the residents. The area experienced its heaviest rainfall of the year, with 48 mm recorded in one hour, prompting a heavy rain warning earlier in the day.
