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Weather agency warns of heavy rain in western Japan, flooding risks

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of western Japan and the Nansei island chain in the country's southwest, the weather agency said,

Editorial: Japan's new disaster alerts must prompt timely evacuations

Typhoon Jangmi recently passed through Japan, prompting a "Level 5 Emergency Warning" for river flooding in Wakayama Prefecture, and "Level 4 Urgent W

Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region

TOKYO (AP) -- A tropical storm dumped heavy rain and raised flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo region

Tropical Storm Jangmi slams Japan, triggering flood alerts and disrupting transportation

Flood warnings were in place for several rivers in Tokyo on Wednesday morning, including Level 4 alerts for the Meguro, Kanda, Nogawa and Sengawa rivers.

Japan helps restore flood-damaged court papers in Sri Lanka

More than 170,000 documents at a court in the city of Kandy were soaked in floodwater when the island was affected by Cyclone Ditwah last November.

Tropical Storm Jangmi continues its approach

The Meteorological Agency has warned of violent winds, high waves, storm surges, landslides, flooding and overflowing rivers in affected areas.

Tropical Storm Jangmi to approach Kanto region Wednesday

The Meteorological Agency has warned of violent winds, high waves, storm surges, landslides, flooding and overflowing rivers in affected areas.

Survivors advise rescuers in search for last two stuck in Laos cave

Those rescued are part of a group of seven stranded in the cave by flash floods nearly two weeks ago as they searched for gold.

Japanese hold off on overseas study as international students flood in

Japan weather alert names unified for flooding, heavy rain, landslides, storm surges

TOKYO -- Operation of a new system of "disaster prevention weather information" reorganizing warnings and advisories for hazards in Japan began May 28

Sado Wildlife in Focus | Ballerina of the Rice Fields

Each May, a long-legged visitor returns to Sado Island's flooded paddies, foraging together as preparations for rice planting season begins. The post Sado Wildlife in Focus | Ballerina of the Rice Fields first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Japan rolls out revamped weather warning system ahead of rainy season

The improved system features five alert levels for flooding, heavy rain, landslides and storm surges.

A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods

In the 1980s and 1990s, subsidies, cheap energy and price guarantees fueled overproduction of various products which flooded markets, tanked prices and spread pain globally.

(Research Paper) Beyond the Floodplain: Uncovering the Spatial Spillovers of Land Price Declines after Typhoon Hagibis

(Research Paper) How Do Floods Affect Banks' Financial Conditions? Evidence from Japan