Temporary dike construction of the destroyed Chikuma River Expected to be completed on 17th October 16:20:42

The Akabane Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism revealed that the construction of a temporary bank was expected to be completed within 17 days for the bank of the Chikuma River that was destroyed by the heavy rain of Typhoon No. 19.

During the disaster response headquarters meeting, Minister Akabane said, “The construction of temporary embankments, which are indispensable for life reconstruction, is proceeding at a rapid pace, but there are places that have not yet started on rivers managed by the prefecture. We would like to accelerate the efforts by proactively providing support such as surveys and examination of recovery methods. "