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Landslide in Himi, Toyama Prefecture Captured on Video

From NHK · () Japanese

Translated from Japanese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Video footage captured a landslide in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, early on August 27th, 2026.
  • The landslide exposed bare earth, with debris reaching close to buildings and rainwater flowing like a river.
  • The footage was released amid warnings of heavy rain and potential disasters in the region.

Dramatic video footage from Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, shows the immediate aftermath of a significant landslide that occurred before dawn on August 27th, 2026. The images reveal a stark landscape where a slope has collapsed, exposing raw earth.

Debris from the landslide has come dangerously close to nearby buildings, highlighting the immediate threat to property and potentially lives. The force of the heavy rainfall is evident as rainwater cascades down the exposed slope, resembling a flowing river.

This footage emerges as Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures are under severe heavy rain warnings, with a "linear rainband" (senjล kลsui tai) causing intense downpours. Authorities have issued strict warnings, urging residents to take life-saving actions and be prepared for potential disasters, including landslides and flooding.

The release of this video serves as a stark visual reminder of the destructive power of extreme weather and the ongoing risks faced by communities in the affected regions. Residents are advised to stay informed about the latest weather alerts and evacuation information.

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Originally published by NHK in Japanese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.