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Level 5 Warning as Hakui, Himi Record 317mm Rain

8/28/2026

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  • Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 heavy-rain warning for Ishikawa and Toyama on Aug 27, 2026.
  • Hakui recorded a historic 317.5 mm of rain in 12 hours through 9 a.m.
  • Himi City logged a record 317 mm of rain in 12 hours through 8:30 a.m.
  • At least 20 landslides isolated 266 households and crushed a house in Himi.
  • Forecasts predict up to 200 mm rain in Hokuriku and 150 mm in Kanto-Koshin through Aug 28.