A record-breaking rainfall event on August 27 triggered Level 5 emergency warnings from the Japan Meteorological Agency as the Hokuriku region—including Toyama and Ishikawa prefectures—experienced overflowing rivers, flooded roads, and widespread disruptions to power and transportation.

Warnings specifically cover Himi in Toyama and the Ishikawa cities of Hakui, Shika, Hodatsushimizu, and Nakanoto.

Forecasts warned of up to about 20 centimeters of rain in Kaga and Noto areas by Friday morning, prompting authorities to urge shelter for more than 380,000 residents.

Source: TBS.

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Officials urged immediate survival actions and evacuation to safer locations, including moving to higher floors if designated evacuation sites are unsafe.

Evacuation orders remained in effect in the hardest-hit areas amid ongoing danger, with residents urged to follow safety guidance.

Authorities warned of persistent rainfall and thunder, stressing vigilance and continued adherence to evacuation advisories.

There is a high likelihood that the Oyabe River has overflowed, triggering evacuation calls for affected residents.

Widespread school closures occurred in Toyama City, Himi, and surrounding areas, with ceremonies for the start of the term canceled or rescheduled.

Evacuation orders and safety measures were issued across Toyama Prefecture, including Takaoka and Imizu, with guidance to move to upper floors and avoid landslide-prone slopes.

Rescue footage showed residents in Himi being saved from knee-deep floodwaters by relief workers on a rubber boat, amid vehicles abandoned on flooded roads.