“Ishikawa” went under water 9 months after the deadly earthquake/ 6 people died
According to Webangah News quoted by Mehr News Agency According to France24, according to local media reports, the heavy rain that fell on the island of Ishikawa in Japan since Saturday It has led to deadly floods and landslides and has killed at least 6 people so far.
Japan Broadcasting Network (NHK) has confirmed the death of these 6 people. According to the local government of Ishikawa, an island located on the coast of the Sea of Japan, two people are missing and the condition of eight people is unknown.
Heavy rain has left a lot of damage in Ishikawa. In the last 72 hours, more than 540 mm of rain has fallen in the city of Wajima, located on this island, which has been described as unprecedented since official data was recorded.
This area is still affected by the 7.5 Richter earthquake at the beginning of the year; An earthquake that led to the collapse of buildings and the occurrence of a tsunami and a massive fire. According to government figures, the temporary residences that were set up for earthquake victims on New Year’s Day have been flooded. At least 374 people were killed in this year’s earthquake.
According to the announcement of Hokuriko electricity company, a total of four thousand households were left without electricity after the rain and were blocked. Due to landslides, the roads have made access to more than 100 areas practically impossible.
The Japanese authorities have announced that they have sent military forces to Ishikawa to help rescue the flood victims and evacuate the affected areas. Due to the unprecedented rainfall, an emergency rain warning has also been issued in these areas.
