‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airport

Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 as torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture as flooding risks remain high despite rainfall easing At least four people died in eastern Japan after “unprecedented” heavy rain that left nearly 7,000 stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport, and forced thousands to take refuge in government bu

Unprecedented rainfall in Japan's Chiba prefecture has stranded thousands of passengers at Tokyo's Narita airport and prompted authorities to issue the highest-level rain warning for the first time.

Record rainfall left thousands of travellers ‌stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport on Friday morning as flooding in the surrounding area disrupted transport, knocked out power to homes and claimed at least four lives. More than 360mm (1 foot 2 inches) of rain fell in 24 hours in parts of Chiba prefecture, which adjoins t

Emergency warnings have been downgraded but unstable atmospheric conditions are forecast to persist across Kanto, Nagano and Yamanashi through early Saturday.

At least four people died in eastern Japan after "unprecedented" heavy rain that left thousands stranded at Narita airport overnight and snarled up roads and rail services, authorities said.

‘Unprecedented’ downpour kills 4 in Japan (AP image)At least four people have died in eastern Japan after what authorities described as “unprecedented” heavy rain triggered widespread disruption, leaving thousands stranded overnight at Narita airport and snarling road and rail services, officials said Friday.Those kill

The rain triggered landslides and power outages, with more than 100,000 households urged to evacuate.