Key Facts
• Tokai region’s risk of ‘linear rainbands’ has subsided as of this morning.
• Heavy rainfall recorded: Nagoya 26.5 mm/hour, Tahara City 61 mm/hour (July record).
• Weather turned unstable due to moist air inflow from last night to this morning.
• Nagoya’s forecasted high temperature: 33°C, with oppressive heat returning.
• Residents report discomfort from rising temperatures after rainfall relief.
• Heatstroke alerts issued for Aichi and Mie prefectures; strict precautions advised.
Summary
The Tokai region is no longer under threat from ‘linear rainbands,’ which caused record-breaking rainfall in Nagoya (26.5 mm/hour) and Tahara City (61 mm/hour) overnight. The unstable atmospheric conditions have now cleared, but oppressive heat has returned, with Nagoya expected to reach 33°C. Residents expressed concerns about the ongoing heat, with some planning to avoid outdoor activities. Heatstroke alerts remain in effect for Aichi and Mie prefectures, urging residents to take precautions against the severe heat.
