Chiba governor describes rain as ‘extremely unusual’ posted at 02:44 BST02:44 BST Japanese authorities have described the deluge as “unprecedented”. “This case was an extremely unusual situation, even by Japan’s historical climate standards,” Chiba Governor Toshihito Kumagai told reporters Friday morning. “I have responded to many disasters in the past, but I have never experienced a case like this.” “We will prioritize saving lives and continue to carry out rescue and recovery efforts,” he added. A woman from Ichikawa City, Chiba, told NHK that the rain “happened suddenly, so it was a complete surprise.” “There’s no electricity, so I’m worried about being able to open my business in the next few days,” he said.
