Key Facts
• On September 7, Niigata experienced unstable atmospheric conditions, causing record rainfall.
• Niigata City’s Higashi Ward recorded 131 mm of rain in 6 hours, the highest ever.
• Shibata City saw 125 mm of rain in 3 hours, leading to river overflow.
• Roads in Niigata City and Shibata City were flooded, disrupting transportation.
• A car in Shibata City was submerged, forcing the driver to escape through the window.
• Four rivers in Shibata City overflowed, damaging rice fields nearing harvest.
• Landslides occurred in two locations in Shibata City, prompting evacuation orders for 261 households.
• 720 residents in Shibata City were temporarily evacuated due to safety concerns.
• The rain has subsided, but loosened ground poses ongoing landslide risks.
Summary
Heavy rain in Niigata Prefecture on September 7 caused record-breaking rainfall, flooding, and significant damage. Niigata City’s Higashi Ward experienced 131 mm of rain in 6 hours, while Shibata City recorded 125 mm in 3 hours. Rivers overflowed, flooding roads and damaging rice fields nearing harvest. In Shibata City, a car was submerged, and the driver escaped through the window. Landslides occurred in two areas, leading to evacuation orders for 261 households and 720 residents. Although the rain has stopped, the softened ground remains a concern for potential landslides. Authorities urge continued caution.
