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Nagoya Floods Trigger Level 5 Warning, 1,600 Evacuated

9/9/2026

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Nagoya city announced emergency relief after at least 41 people suffered minor injuries.
Rainbands dropped up to 104 mm in one hour, triggering Level 5 flood warning for Shonai River.
Japan Meteorological Agency warned heavy rain would continue through Sept 10, urging vigilance for landslides.
Subway services and several Shinkansen lines halted, resuming around 5:15 p.m. on Sept 9.
Around 1,600 residents sought shelter in evacuation centres by 7 p.m. on Sept 8.

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Nagoya city announced emergency relief after at least 41 people suffered minor injuries.
Rainbands dropped up to 104 mm in one hour, triggering Level 5 flood warning for Shonai River.
Japan Meteorological Agency warned heavy rain would continue through Sept 10, urging vigilance for landslides.
Subway services and several Shinkansen lines halted, resuming around 5:15 p.m. on Sept 9.
Around 1,600 residents sought shelter in evacuation centres by 7 p.m. on Sept 8.