Torrential rain damage Expected to be designated as “severe disaster” by the Prime Minister Government support for recovery costs 18:19 on July 10
Regarding the damage caused by the heavy rain this time, Prime Minister Abe revealed that the government's emergency disaster response headquarters, which was opened earlier, is expected to designate the cost of restoration as a "catastrophic disaster" supported by the government.
In this context, Prime Minister Abe said, "We would like to continue to devote ourselves to life-saving and rescue activities, search for people with unknown safety, and support to those who live in areas that are still isolated." As a result of the investigation into the damage situation caused by this heavy rain, it was clarified that it was expected that the cost of restoration would be designated as a "catastrophic disaster" supported by the government.