Inundation of rivers managed by the country almost eliminated at 96% on October 18 at 23:19
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, at 6:00 am on the 18th, out of approximately 25,066 hectares of 27 inundated areas managed by the government, inundation has been substantially eliminated in approximately 24,666 hectares, or 96%. is.
On the other hand, about 1000 hectares, including Ono-cho, Miyagi Prefecture of Yoshida River, Osaki City, and Hoho Nagano City of Chikuma River, have not been able to eliminate inundation. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will continue drainage work using pumps.