‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airport

Heavy rain has caused widespread disruption in eastern Japan, resulting in the deaths of at least four people and leaving nearly 7,000 travelers stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport. The torrential downpour, which is described as unprecedented, has also triggered landslide warnings and power outages, with over 45,000 homes losing electricity. This severe weather event has forced thousands to take refuge in government buildings and prompted evacuation orders for more than 400,000 people in affected areas. The economic impact of this disaster is likely to be significant, particularly for the tour…

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Torrential rains are causing widespread flooding and disruption in Japan. This could lead to economic losses and impact market sentiment.

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