Rainfall affected both Gifu and Nagoya prefectures, causing disruptions to the Tokaido Shinkansen line.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jan 1

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What happened

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What this event is mainly about

Nagoya Gifu

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Rainfall affected both Gifu and Nagoya prefectures, causing disruptions to the Tokaido Shinkansen line. All 2 developments

Within The Japan Meteorological Agency issued warnings for record-breaking short-term rainfall affecting Gifu and Aichi prefectures.

The entities involved

Nagoya
capital city of Aichi prefecture, Japan
- The Asian Games opened in Nagoya, coinciding with ICC interest in China's cricket market growth.Fri 08:32
- Central Japan Railway Company operates high-speed rail lines connecting Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.Thu 21:06
Gifu
region of Gifu Prefecture, Japan

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JMA reported highest hourly rainfall on September 8, 2026, leading to flood warnings for the Shonai River, high school closures in Chiba, and a submerged car found in Iwaki.Sep 8

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Jan 1newsonjapan.com