Key Facts
• On August 7, heavy rain caused severe flooding in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa.
• Roads near designated shelters were flooded, making access unsafe for residents.
• The Hatta Town East Community Center faced 500 meters of road flooding.
• At 6:30 AM, officials decided not to open the center as a shelter.
• Residents were redirected to nearby schools and Kanazawa Koyo High School.
• Floodwaters reached 40 cm near Oura Elementary School, deterring vehicle access.
• Kanazawa City plans to review shelter operations based on this incident.
• The Hatta Town area experienced its worst flooding since July 1964.
• Local leaders emphasized the need for improved evacuation and disaster measures.
• The city’s crisis management team noted the center’s second-floor usability for floods.
Summary
Heavy rain on August 7 caused significant flooding in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa, disrupting access to designated evacuation shelters. Roads near the Hatta Town East Community Center were submerged, leading officials to redirect residents to alternative shelters, including nearby schools and Kanazawa Koyo High School. Floodwaters also reached 40 cm near Oura Elementary School, forcing some evacuees to abandon their efforts. This marks the worst flooding in the Hatta Town area since 1964. Kanazawa City plans to revise its shelter operations and disaster response strategies to address these challenges. Local leaders and residents stressed the importance of improving evacuation routes and safety measures.
