Inundation of Yoshida River Gradually begins to draw water Miyagi Ogocho October 14th 13:28

Under the influence of Typhoon No. 19, the Yodo River area in Miyagi Prefecture, where the Yoshida River embankment broke down and flooded, gradually began to draw water. Residents who returned from the evacuation center were surprised at the magnitude of the damage and removed mud and debris.

According to Ogo, more than 100 houses were damaged in the town due to the flooding of the Yoshida River.

In the most severely damaged Yodogawa area, a large amount of earth and sand and debris flowed into the residential area, the first floor of the building was heavily damaged, the asphalt of the road was peeled off, and the block fence was also collapsed.

Residents who came back from the evacuation shelters were surprised at the magnitude of the damage and removed mud and debris.

Mr. Ito, 41, who evacuated with his family at 10 pm on the 12th when the typhoon approached, “The first floor where my family is sleeping is messed up and I do n’t know where to start. “The two parakeets I had kept were dead and I regret to raise them up to the second floor.”

Shinichi Takahashi (66), who lives in Sendai City, came to see the parents' house, which was a vacant house. “All the tatami, TV, and chiffon on the first floor were washed away. I thought, but this would only have to be dismantled. "