Localized Torrential RainIn recent years, there have been instances when extremely heavy rain has fallen over a short period of time and within a concentrated area. In July 2017, torrential rain caused significant damage in the prefectures of Hiroshima, Okayama and Ehime, which are close to Kagawa. There is a possibility that torrential rain could happen in Kagawa as well. In order to protect yourself in case of emergency, it is important to prepare in advance.Rain washes soil and rock down a slope.Heavy rains cause water to overflow from rivers or reservoirs.Rain loosens already unstable soil, forcing it to flow downwards.浸水[shinsui] River or sea water flows into buildings.Rain soaks into a slope or mountainside, causing soil and rock to tumble down suddenly.高潮[takashio] A typhoon causes the sea level to rise.71 Understanding typhoons and heavy rain There are many typhoons between July and October. Most come from the south-western side of Kagawa.Typhoons bring strong winds and heavy rain. Heavy rain can cause landslide disasters, such as debris flows, mudslides, or cliff collapse, as well as flooding, inundation and storm surge damage. You must be careful during a typhoon. 土石流[dosekiryu] Debris Flow洪水[kozui]Typhoons and Heavy Rain 地すべり[jisuberi] Mudslideがけ崩れ[gakekuzure] Cliff Collapse
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