Hakone-machi, a record heavy rain, continuation of public transportation impact on life and tourism October 15 19:20
In Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture, where the rainfall amounted to about 1000 mm in this typhoon No. 19, water from the rivers overflowed on the roads every day on 15th, and public transportation was suspended. Tourism is also affected.
With this typhoon No. 19, 48 hours of rainfall in Hakone Town reached approximately 1000 mm, and landslides occurred along the Hakone Tozan Railway and national roads in Hakone Town, a tourist destination.
There are places where the sidewalks have collapsed on the national highway No. 1 in Hakone-machi Owakudani, where ryokan and tourist facilities are lined up.
Large rocks and fallen trees are piled up on the side of the road, and the Odawara Civil Engineering Center in the prefecture blocks some national and prefectural roads.
The route buses that run in the town, except for a few resumed routes, are still suspended, and the Hakone Tozan Railway is also suspended in some sections, affecting the lives of residents and tourism. Is continuing.
An 82-year-old man who runs a confectionery along the national highway said, “During the typhoon there was muddy flow in front of the store. If public transportation stops, tourists can not come, so it is a tough situation.” It was.