Living alone 86 years old Father's safety is a record heavy rain Miyagi To Marumori-cho brushstroke area October 15 14:44
On the 14th, NHK staff visited the Shogunate district of Marumori, Miyagi Prefecture, where record rain exceeding 500 mm was observed in 12 hours.
The staff became uneasy because they could not get in touch with the 86-year-old father living alone in their home in this area. .
Normally, it was a 50-minute drive from Fukushima, but on the 14th, several roads were closed, so it took 3 hours to reach the Shogunate district.
However, the bridge on the way to the parents' home was not able to go further, with driftwood scattered and unable to cross.
The staff did not arrive at their parents' home that day, but after that, through his sister, he was able to confirm the safety of his father.
The staff said, “There has been damage from heavy rains before, but this is the first time that damage has been so wide.”