Thu Sep 11 10:20:00 UTC 2025: **News Article: Torrential Rains Cause Flooding, Disruptions Across Tokyo and Surrounding Areas**

Tokyo, Japan – A series of intense downpours, exceeding 100mm in some areas, caused widespread flooding and disruption across Tokyo and neighboring prefectures today. Numerous reports of overflowing rivers, submerged streets, and flooded properties have emerged, painting a picture of the storm’s impact.

Commuters at JR Musashi-Kosugi Station in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, faced ankle-deep water in the station concourse, with many forced to wade through the deluge after heavy rain.

Authorities issued an “Emergency Safety Assurance” (Level 5 alert) for over 4,700 households in Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward after the Tachiiai River overflowed its banks. Residents were urged to seek immediate refuge in safe locations, such as upper floors of buildings or away from slopes.

Businesses in Tokyo’s Togoshi Ginza shopping street also suffered from the deluge, where rainwater cascaded through the stores and washed away the nearby bicycles and other items on the road. One shop owner expressed shock, stating, “I have never experienced anything like this.”

Adding to the weather chaos, a possible tornado was spotted near the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. Elsewhere, in Kawasaki, apartment basements were inundated with rainwater.

Video footage from across Tokyo revealed the storm’s intensity:

* **Setagaya Ward:** Manholes erupted with water, forcing drivers to navigate around them.
* **Shinjuku Ward:** Streets turned into rivers as rain pounded the pavement amidst frequent lightning strikes.
* **Futako-Tamagawa Station:** A torrent of water bombarded the plaza.
* **Nerima Ward:** Strong winds and heavy rain infiltrated apartments.
* **Kinuta, Setagaya Ward:** Horizontal rain and wind battered buildings, reducing visibility to near zero.

The severe weather caused widespread disruptions to transportation and business activities, with many residents expressing concern and disbelief at the storm’s ferocity.

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