Torrential rain near Tokyo causes flooding and paralyzes traffic

Canada August 14, 2026 11:04 AM

Record-breaking rainfall that pounded cities east of Tokyo overnight flooded roads and dozens of homes, stranded thousands of people, caused power outages and left at least four people dead and one missing.

Torrential rain near Tokyo causes flooding and paralyzes traffic

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