Record Rainfall in Japan's Chiba Prefecture Kills Eight, Prompts 400,000-Evacuation Orders During Bon Holiday

Record rainfall hit Japan's Chiba Prefecture on August 13, 2026, killing at least eight people and stranding thousands of travelers during the Bon Buddhist holiday week. Evacuation orders covered more than 400,000 residents across Chiba and surrounding areas. Around 45,000 homes lost power. Authorities warned of renewed flood risk on August 14 as recovery operations continued.