Weather tracker: More extreme rain in Japan and a tornado in France
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Asia Pacific category. Published on August 28, 2026 • Originally reported by Brendan Wood and Faye Hulton for MetDesk. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Asia Pacific category. Published on August 28, 2026 • Originally reported by Brendan Wood and Faye Hulton for MetDesk. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Flash flooding and mudslides in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, while convective storms hit western Europe
After an “unprecedented” deluge in Chiba in mid-August, Japan has experienced further extreme rainfall in recent days. Moisture from the Sea of Japan brought relentless heavy rain to the prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama on Thursday.
In Himi, Toyama, 361.5mm of rain fell in 24 hours, equivalent to half the average annual rainfall in London and Paris. Several rivers burst their banks, triggering flash floods and mudslides, felling and damaging buildings.
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