Key Facts
• July 17: Heavy rain across Japan, with risk of linear rainbands in Shikoku.
• Kochi and Tokushima: Rain persisted from morning to evening, with strong winds.
• Gifu City: 67 mm of rain in one hour; roads flooded, vehicles stranded.
• Tsushima City: 55 mm of rain in one hour; drivers unable to see curbs.
• Parking lots flooded; vehicles trapped for hours due to poor drainage.
• Aichi Prefecture: Train services suspended due to flooded tracks in Yatomi City.
• Shizuoka City: 504 mm of rain in three days; landslide risks heightened.
• Abe River Fireworks Festival canceled due to river flooding; 57,000 attendees last year.
• Extreme weather expected to continue, with potential for dangerous heat over the weekend.
Summary
Heavy rain on July 17 caused widespread flooding and disruptions across Japan, particularly in Kochi, Tokushima, and the Tokai region. Linear rainbands posed significant risks in Shikoku, while Gifu and Tsushima experienced intense hourly rainfall of 67 mm and 55 mm, respectively. Flooded roads and parking lots left vehicles stranded, and train services were suspended in Aichi Prefecture. Shizuoka City recorded 504 mm of rain in three days, leading to landslide warnings and the cancellation of the Abe River Fireworks Festival. Residents expressed frustration over the rapid flooding and prolonged water stagnation. Authorities warn of continued extreme weather, including dangerous heat over the weekend.
