Ten Years After the Kanto and Tohoku Heavy Rains, Evacuation Plans Are Being Developed in Affected Areas, but Challenges Remain

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[NHK] Record-breaking rains caused river flooding and breaches, resulting in extensive damage to Ibaraki and Tochigi prefectures, including the flooding of approximately 15,000 homes.

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Ten days ago marked the 10th anniversary of the collapse of the levee of the Kinugawa River in Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture, during the Kanto and Tohoku heavy rains in September 2015. The city held a memorial service at the site of the collapse, and Mayor Kamitatsu Takeshi said, "We want to strengthen our disaster prevention capabilities and work to be able to respond in a way that is considerate of those who are vulnerable to disasters." Durin…