The inundation situation of Takeo City along the Rokkaku River in Saga Prefecture, which was damaged by the inundation, was estimated from the images posted on SNS by the Geographical Survey Institute, and it seems that the inundation range is about 4 square kilometers. understood.

The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan uses altitude data and SNS posts collected by noon on the 14th, images and videos broadcast by the news media, and the extent of inundation in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, which is heavily damaged along the Rokkaku River. Estimated depth.



As a result, it was found that the inundation spread to the residential areas and central areas of Asahi Town and Kitagata Town in the city centering on the rice fields along the Rokkaku River, and it seems that it has spread over about 4 square kilometers.



The deepest inundation was in the rice fields of Kitagata Town, which seems to have reached a depth of about 3 meters.



In addition,


▽ in the residential area facing Prefectural Road 24 in Asahi Town, the maximum depth is about 1 meter,


▽ in the center where companies, restaurants, houses, etc. facing National Road 34 in Kitagata Town are lined up, about 50 cm. It is believed that the inundation of the area occurred over a wide area.



The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan says, "Because of the estimation, there is a possibility that the inundation has actually spread further, but I would like you to refer to it for rescue activities and restoration activities."