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Sanae Takaichi confirms the Japanese government will designate record rainfall in Chiba Prefecture as a disaster of extreme severity.

The Japanese government is expected to designate the record rainfall in Chiba Prefecture as a disaster of extreme severity to facilitate increased state aid for recovery projects. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that this designation will encompass a series of disasters, including damage caused by seasonal rainy fronts and typhoons since late May. The government plans to provide push-type assistance to connect construction firms with management companies to expedite the restoration of condominiums affected by flooding. Additionally, Sanae Takaichi noted that local governments will receive support to arrange accommodations for evacuees during the restoration process. The designation follows a period of intense rainfall in central Japan, where Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures recently experienced heavy rain and landslides. This extreme weather has been characterized by a developing El Niño, which has contributed to a series of storms and extreme rain events across the island nation.

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