[Editorial] In recent years, heavy rains have caused a major problem of "inland flooding," where water exceeding drainage capacity overflows onto roads and other areas. In Chiba and Fukushima prefectures, which were hit by torrential rains in August and September, three people died when cars entered flooded underpasses and were submerged, highlighting the danger once again. In Fukui prefecture, 31 underpasses were flooded by heavy rains at the e…
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[Editorial] In recent years, heavy rains have caused a major problem of "inland flooding," where water exceeding drainage capacity overflows onto roads and other areas. In Chiba and Fukushima prefectures, which were hit by torrential rains in August and September, three people died when cars entered flooded underpasses and were submerged, highlighting the danger once again. In Fukui prefecture, 31 underpasses were flooded by heavy rains at the e…