Floods caused by heavy rains near Tokyo leave 4 dead and disrupt transport

At least four people have died and another person has been seriously injured in the Japanese prefecture of Chiba, located in the eastern part of the archipelago near Tokyo. The casualties and injuries resulted from severe torrential rains that triggered widespread flooding in the region.

The extreme weather conditions struck the area, prompting emergency responses and highlighting the vulnerability of the region close to the capital to sudden, heavy precipitation events.