Large areas in Asia have faced unprecedented levels of rainfall, particularly in Hong Kong, Uttarakhand in India, and parts of Japan. Hong Kong issued four black rainstorm warnings in one week, amidst record levels of rainfall causing travel disruptions. Uttarakhand experienced over 200mm of rain, leading to flash flooding and landslides, resulting in fatalities and numerous missing persons due to challenging rescue conditions. Kanazawa, Japan recorded 148mm of rain in three hours, causing train service disruptions. Continued rainfall is expected across the region.
Large parts of Asia are experiencing extreme rainfall, with significant impacts observed in Hong Kong, northern India, and Japan. Hong Kong issued multiple black rainstorm warnings, marking a record for a single week. The rainfall in Uttarakhand caused flash floods and landslides, leading to one fatality and numerous missing persons. Japan saw record-level rainfall in Kanazawa, resulting in disruptions to transportation and infrastructure, as an area of low pressure contributed to intense weather. Heavy precipitation is expected to continue across the region, impacting South Korea as well.
In Hong Kong, there were four black rainstorm warnings, marking the highest frequency in one week. The peak rainfall occurred on 5 August when over 350mm fell in just 24 hours. This is the highest daily rainfall for August since 1884 and led to significant travel disruptions.
Uttarakhand faces severe weather challenges, where more than 200mm of rain caused flash flooding and landslides. The mountainous terrain exacerbates the situation, making the region vulnerable during monsoon season. Rescue operations are ongoing amidst difficult conditions due to persistent rainfall.
Japan's Kanazawa recorded 148mm of rain in three hours, attributed to an incoming low-pressure system. The warm air from the Sea of Japan combined with a cold front intensified the rainfall, with sea temperatures rising 3-5C above normal. This weather led to disruptions in bullet train services and road access.
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