Drainage measures work for the embankment construction site at the starting point of the Atami debris flow has been completed.

It has been 3 days and 11 months since a large-scale debris flow occurred in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

In order to prevent the large amount of earth and sand left in the embankment construction site that was the starting point of the debris flow from collapsing, the construction of drainage measures carried out by the prefecture was completed, and the site was opened to the victims and local residents for the first time on the 3rd. it was done.

It is estimated that 21,000 cubic meters of earth and sand remain at the embankment site that was the starting point of the debris flow that occurred in Atami City last July, and the prefecture may collapse again due to heavy rains in the future. Assuming that there is, we have been working on drainage measures at the site since late April.

Since this work was completed in two days, the prefecture opened the site to the victims and local residents for the first time with the consent of the current owner of the land including the embankment, and about 30 people participated.

At the site, the person in charge of the prefecture explained that a drainage pipe with a small hole for collecting groundwater was installed in the ground and a drainage channel was installed on the ground surface. We believe that a certain level of stability has been secured, albeit as an emergency measure, because the rise in the amount of water can be suppressed. "

Regarding the large amount of earth and sand left on the site, Atami City issued an order at the end of last month to the owners of the land at the time when the embankment was created to take safety measures to prevent the earth and sand from collapsing.

Hideto Nakajima, who suffered damage to his home, which doubles as a noodle factory, said, "I was horrified to see the accident when the earth and sand fell at such a height and slope. I want you to take safety measures as long as possible. "

In addition, Nobuhiko Shimura, whose home was completely destroyed by the debris flow, said, "I was angry at trying to build an embankment in such a place. It is natural for the former owner who received the measure order to remove this earth and sand. I think. "