Record Rainfall in Japan's Chiba Prefecture Kills Eight, Forces 400,000 to Evacuate

Record rainfall struck Japan's Chiba Prefecture on August 13, 2026, killing at least eight people and trapping thousands of travelers during Bon, the Buddhist holiday week honoring ancestors. Over 400,000 residents received evacuation orders across Chiba and nearby areas. Roughly 45,000 homes lost power. Authorities warned of renewed flood risk on August 14 as recovery continued.