According to Saitama Prefecture, at round 11:50 pm on the 2nd on the Jugojo Bridge Observatory on the Kounuma River, which flows by Kita Ward, Saitama City, the flood hazard water degree, which is the rule for native governments to situation evacuation orders, was exceeded. The water degree has continued to rise since then.
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Saitama Saitama City Kita Ward Kounuma River exceeds flood hazard degree | NHK
