In Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, where the rainfall from the beginning of the rain has exceeded 260 mm and it has been a record heavy rain for July, damage such as the collapse of a city road bridge has occurred.
According to Miyagi Prefecture and Osaki City, it was confirmed that the Maruyama Bridge on the city road over the Birusawa River in Iwadeyama, Osaki City had collapsed around 6:30 am on the 16th.
The bridge is believed to have collapsed due to the muddy stream of the river that was flooded by heavy rain, and the broken part near the center has reached the bottom of the river.
The city and prefecture have no prospect of recovery.
In addition, the slope has collapsed around the school gate of the nearby Iwadeyama High School, and the road leading to the school is blocked with earth and sand.
Vice-rector Masahiro Komuro of Iwadeyama High School said, "We have been damaged by rain several times in the past, but this time it is terrible. We want to give top priority to the safety of our students and think about the future."
In addition, the "formerly owned building", which was used as a school for the Date clan of Iwadeyama in the Edo period and has been designated as a national historic site and scenic spot, has been temporarily closed from the 16th due to the collapse of a nearby cliff. increase.