Eastern Japan Faces Landslide and Heavy Rain Warnings, Disrupting Services

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued special landslide warnings for islands south of Tokyo, including Oshima, and Level 4 landslide alerts for parts of Chiba and Saitama prefectures, following over 580 mm of rain in 24 hours. The heavy rainfall and associated warnings have led to disruptions in train services and school closures across eastern Japan, impacting daily life and posing safety risks.