Due to a series of heavy rains, the Japan Weather Association has analyzed that in the northern part of Tohoku, the amount of rainfall in 72 hours until Thursday, the 11th of this month will reach around 600mm, which may greatly exceed the record high amount of rainfall.
The Japan Weather Association has calculated the maximum rainfall for 72 hours expected in various places until the 11th of this month in its own rainfall forecast.
As a result, it was found that rainfall in 72 hours on the Sea of Japan side of northern Tohoku, such as Aomori and Akita, could reach around 600 mm, exceeding 1.5 times the record high.
An analysis of past disasters by the Japan Weather Association and others shows that casualties tend to increase sharply when rainfall exceeds 1.5 times the record high. is expected to rise.
Motohiro Homma, director of the Japan Weather Association, said, "This time it's expected to continue raining for a long time, and as the amount of rain accumulates, there is a risk of disaster even with strong rain that makes it difficult to feel a sense of danger. I want you to check things like that."