Japan's Landslide Warning: A Cautionary Tale for Urban Planning The recent landslide warning issued by Japan's weather agency on Niijima Island, south of Tokyo, is a stark reminder that even in one of the world's most technologically advanced nations, nature can assert its fury.
The record breaking 381 millimeters of rain in just 24 hours highlights the unpredictability of extreme weather events.
Niijima Island is not an isolated case; eastern Japan has been on high alert for days due to heavy rainfall.