Transport Disrupted in Chiba City, Japan After a Heavy Rainfall
By John Muia Photo: Heavy rainfall in a City. Source: John Muia/ pexels.com Over 360 millimeters rainfall on Thursday August 14, 2026 evening hit Chiba City causing suspension in planes take off and expressways disruption. At least 8 dead and thousands get stuck at Narita Airport According to Reuters reports, the deadly rainfall in Japan, Chiba City, has left at least 8 people dead and 7,000 plane passengers at a standstill in Narita Airport. Power supply disruption and victims displacement Reports also say that the 367mm(14.5 inches) caused power outage to at least 20,000 residences. As reported by the The Guardian , the affected families have turned to be refugees in state building . Relocation orders have been issued by Japan government to over 400,000 people . Some of the deaths reported Reports data from The Guardian today, says that remains of an aged man in his 70's was picked in Ichikawa city with another w...