"Downpour, described by meteorologists as one of the most intense localized rain events of the season, struck during the afternoon hours, overwhelming drainage systems and triggering widespread alerts." Blogger: Yes, another sudden cloudburst,*** new phenom we are following here at City of Angels Blog; increased moisture from melting evaporating Earth ice is putting unprecedented amounts of H2O into atmosphere, heavy clouds then drop liquid water torrents with little warning, something new we are all experiencing on Earth thanks to global warming. Sept 11 Unstoppable Weather Channel report, transcript below: Japan storm submerges Tokyo! Subway flooded and streets under water cause widespread chaos
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On September 11, 2025, the Japanese capital of Tokyo experienced a sudden
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and severe rainstorm that caused significant disruption to daily
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life across the metropolitan area and surrounding regions.
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The downpour, described by meteorologists as one of the
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most intense localized rain events of the season,
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struck during the afternoon hours, overwhelming drainage systems and triggering widespread alerts.
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According to the Japan Meteorological Agency,
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rainfall reached extraordinary levels, with certain parts of the Kanto region
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recording 100 to 130 millimeters of precipitation within a single hour.
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In central Tokyo, some districts reported as much as 12 centimeters of rain in just 60 minutes,
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an intensity that exceeded warning thresholds and raised the risk of urban flash flooding.
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Residents in low-lying areas and near rivers were placed on heightened alert,
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while local governments issued emergency advisories
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urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and to remain indoors until conditions improved.
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The storm had an immediate impact on transportation and infrastructure.
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At Haneda Airport, one of Tokyo’s busiest international gateways,
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flight operations were temporarily suspended due to lightning strikes in the vicinity,
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leaving passengers stranded and schedules disrupted.
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The city’s extensive rail network also suffered interruptions:
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bullet train services were suspended on certain routes,
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while multiple commuter and subway lines experienced delays or cancellations,
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stranding thousands of commuters across the capital.
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The heavy rainfall was accompanied by hail in some districts, adding
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to the challenges for pedestrians and motorists navigating flooded streets.
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In many neighborhoods, roads were briefly transformed into streams
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as drainage systems struggled to cope with the sudden deluge.
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Social media posts shared widely showed cars partially submerged and residents
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wading through ankle-deep water in areas such as Shinagawa, Meguro, and Ota wards.
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The storm also caused power outages affecting more than seven thousand households.
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The largest concentration of outages occurred in the southern wards of the city, though
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blackouts were also reported in the greater Kanto region, including parts of Kawasaki and Yokohama.
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Utility crews were quickly dispatched,
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and power was restored to most households within several hours,
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though temporary disruptions underscored the vulnerability
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of the electrical grid to severe weather events.
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Local governments in Tokyo’s Setagaya, Meguro, and Ota wards,
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as well as neighboring municipalities, issued flood and landslide warnings.
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Emergency response teams were placed on standby,
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and evacuation advisories were prepared in case of further deterioration in weather conditions.
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Fortunately, by the evening, rainfall intensity had subsided,
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and no large-scale evacuations were required.
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Meteorologists noted that this storm reflected a
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broader trend of increasingly frequent and intense rainfall events in Japan,
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linked to a combination of seasonal atmospheric
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patterns and the long-term influence of climate change.
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The government has emphasized the need for continued investment in flood-control
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infrastructure, particularly in densely populated urban areas such as Tokyo,
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where even short-lived downpours can lead to severe disruption.
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Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant during the ongoing typhoon and rainy season,
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stressing that similar extreme weather events are expected to
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become increasingly common in the years ahead.
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