CHIBA –
Flooding continued in elements of Chiba Prefecture three days after record-breaking torrential rain, with 9 folks confirmed lifeless, one man nonetheless lacking and authorities estimating that round 1,000 autos could have been deserted throughout the prefecture.
Rain was nonetheless falling on the morning of August 16 in Oamishirasato, the place some areas remained flooded and houses may nonetheless be seen surrounded by water.
According to Chiba Prefecture and different authorities, round 1,160 properties have suffered harm together with flooding above and beneath flooring stage.
Officials additionally mentioned round 1,000 autos could have been left deserted throughout the prefecture on account of the flooding.
One resident mentioned water ranges had fallen considerably for the reason that earlier night after drainage pumps started working. The resident, who commutes to Tokyo, mentioned expressway entry had lastly been restored and that driving to work could be an choice if obligatory.
Rail companies additionally stay disrupted.
East Japan Railway mentioned the Sotobo Line is working fewer trains than regular, whereas service stays suspended on some sections.
The suspensions are anticipated to proceed, and alternative bus companies are scheduled to function on August 17.
Nine folks have up to now been confirmed lifeless in Chiba Prefecture on account of the file rainfall.
In Wakaba Ward, Chiba metropolis, one man stays lacking, with police and different authorities persevering with search operations from the morning of August 16.
Source: TBS