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Temporary repair work is carried out Friday on a bank of the Chikuma River in Nagano after it collapsed during Typhoon Hagibis. Image: KYODO
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Heavy rain forecast as recovery, repair work from typhoon continues

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I do not think dirt embankments are sufficient anymore. If 800mm which is not even 3 feet of rain with the dams releasing water can collapse a dirt embankment. Stone and or concrete embankments are a better choice to save lives.

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@ bugle boy, I suggest you get your self a boat! quick!

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Level 5 in Mie now. River levee broke.

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I got a leak in the house somewhere...

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Level 4 advisory in Mie Prefecture at the moment. More rain on the way, peeps! Take care!

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