BREAKING NEWS: Nagoya in central Japan designated for disaster relief after heavy rain
Japan’s weather agency issued its highest flood warning as 104.5 mm of rain fell in Nagoya in one hour, disrupting rail service and forcing evacuations.
- On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 flood special warning for the Shonai River after Nagoya recorded 104.5 mm of rain in a single hour, setting an all-time station record.
- Nagoya City simultaneously implemented Level 5 Emergency Safety Measures for communities along the Kanare, Yada, and Ueda rivers, covering 607,879 households across 14 wards as water levels rose dangerously.
- An approximately 305 m stretch of JR Chuo Line tracks submerged between Chikusa and Ozone, while Tokaido Shinkansen services were suspended and municipal subway and bus operations halted.
- Four people sustained minor injuries across Aichi Prefecture, and around 2,700 residents sought refuge in evacuation shelters, while the city announced municipal school closures for Wednesday, September 9.
- At 00:40 LT on Wednesday, September 9, authorities downgraded the Shonai River warning to a Level 2 flood advisory, though officials continued advising residents to remain cautious near rivers and low-lying areas.
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[OSEN=Reporter Kang Seo-jeong] Broadcaster Jang Sung-kyu expressed his sorrow over the heavy rain in Nagoya, Japan. On the 9th, Jang Sung-kyu posted on his social media, “It seems the Earth is very sick. Geoje... Nepal... and now a disaster has struck Nagoya.” He added, “To go through such an ordeal right before the Nagoya Asian Games... I sincerely hope there will be no major casualties...” The Asian Games are set to open on the 19th.
This article is from Cedarnews.net. To learn more about the latest news and information, visit our website. On the 8th, record-breaking heavy rains resulted in evacuation orders being issued to a total of 1.32 million households and 2.65 million people in the three Tokai prefectures of Aichi, Mie, and Gifu. Flooding occurred in various parts of Nagoya city, bringing public transportation to a halt. Terminal stations were overflowing with people …
Unprecedented downpours have hit central Japan, causing widespread flooding and severe travel disruptions, with Nagoya recording its highest hourly rainfall in the city's history. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), 104.5 millimeters of rain fell in one hour as of 4:53 p.m. local time on Tuesday, due to an autumnal front affecting ... More www.ertnews.gr
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