On Chiba Floods

At least eight people are dead after unprecedented downpours in Chiba Prefecture east of Tokyo. Local officials say many homes have been damaged, Rain pounded the area from Thursday evening into Friday. Authorities issued the maximum Level 5 Emergency Warning for heavy rain in 22 cities and towns across the prefecture. “Hope I’m right on that number” was meant of a desire for journalistic accuracy, not for the number of people whom died. Episode notes (NHK World): 'Deadly rain in Chiba Pref. leaves many homes flooded': https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260813_81/