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Nagoya Underwater as Record-Breaking Rain Dumps 105mm in Single Hour
Nagoya, Japan was hit with record-breaking rainfall that dumped an all-time high of 105 millimeters of rain in a single hour, prompting flood warnings and severely disrupting daily life.
A record-breaking 105 millimeters of rain fell in Nagoya, Japan in a single hour, prompting flood warnings and severely disrupting daily life, as swamped streets and homes became inundated with water. The extreme rainfall caused widespread disruptions to transportation, commerce, and daily activities. Authorities issued alerts for heavy rain and flooding, advising residents to take precautions and stay indoors. The record-breaking downpour is expected to continue through the day, with some areas potentially seeing over 200 millimeters of total rainfall.
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