関東でゲリラ雷雨　八王子など一時「レベル4大雨危険警報」　3連休も全国的に雷雨や突風に警戒｜TBS NEWS DIG

Heavy rain is falling in various parts of the Kanto region. Even in areas where the rain has temporarily stopped, caution is necessary tonight. (From "N-Sta" around 6 PM on the 17th) ■ Sudden Thunderstorms in Kanto Region: Level 4 Heavy Rain Warning Issued Temporarily in Hachioji City "Sudden thunderstorms," ​​where it's difficult to predict when, where, and how much rain will hit, are a common occurrence. On the 17th, heavy rain of warning level occurred in various locations. In particular, the Kanto region, including central Tokyo, was covered by well-developed rain clouds throughout the day. In Mito City, more than 25 mm of rain fell per hour during the morning commute. (Until 9:32 AM) In Tokyo, sudden heavy rain began in the morning in areas such as Meguro Ward and Akabane in Kita Ward, and people without umbrellas were seen running under roofs. In Katsushika Ward, rainwater accumulated on roofs was flowing down like a waterfall. The rain was so heavy that it was almost impossible to see people walking a short distance ahead. In Hachioji City, where a "Level 4 Heavy Rain Danger Warning" was issued for a time, damage occurred with water flooding into buildings. ■Student on bicycle: "I'm soaked," traffic affected In Hachioji City, rainwater overflowed, making it impossible to distinguish between the road and sidewalk, and some areas were flooded up to knee-deep. Just before 4 PM in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. It hadn't rained in the morning, but a student was seen riding a bicycle in a torrential downpour. ──Did you not expect this? "It suddenly started around 3 PM, I was really surprised." ──How's your clothing? "I'm soaked. It's disgusting." Around noon in Kawasaki City. It was only a light drizzle, but within an hour, there was lightning. Along with that, heavy rain suddenly began. A "Level 4 Heavy Rain Danger Warning" was also issued for a time in Kawasaki City. The Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, which runs through the area, temporarily suspended operations due to the heavy rain. On the JR Ome Line, train service is suspended in both directions between Ome Station and Okutama Station. (As of 5 PM) These sudden thunderstorms are affecting daily life. In the Kanto region, there is a risk of heavy rainfall that could cause road flooding in a very short period of time into the evening. Furthermore, during the three-day weekend starting on the 18th, caution is advised nationwide, especially in inland areas, regarding sudden thunderstorms and strong winds. ▼TBS NEWS DIG Official Website: https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/ ▼Subscribe to our channel [Easier access to the latest news]    / @tbsnewsdig   ▼NEWS DIG Latest News [Important information close at hand] https://www.google.com/preferences/so... ▼Submit information here: "TBS Insiders" https://www.tbs.co.jp/news_sp/tbs-ins... ▼Submit video here: "TBS Scoop Submission" https://www.tbs.co.jp/news_sp/toukou.... #news #TBS #newsdig