Floods in Japan cause deaths in Chiba

Heavy rains and severe flooding in eastern Japan have resulted in at least eight fatalities in the Chiba prefecture, located near the metropolis of Tokyo. The natural disaster has displaced thousands of residents, who remained in evacuation centers as of Friday.

In response to the ongoing crisis, meteorological authorities have issued warnings for further severe weather. The situation continues to pose risks to the affected regions in the eastern part of the country.