**Heavy Rain Continues in Toyama and Ishikawa Prefectures as Warnings Are Downgraded**
*August 27 2026 – Japan* – The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that heavy rainfall persists across Toyama and Ishikawa prefectures on Monday, although the agency has downgraded the weather warnings that were in force earlier in the week.
On Thursday, the JMA had issued evacuation advisories for residents of the two prefectures, urging them to leave vulnerable areas to ensure safety amid the forecasted downpours. The agency’s latest bulletin indicates that while the intensity of the rain remains significant, the level of the official warnings has been reduced.
Local authorities continue to monitor the situation and have asked residents to remain vigilant, especially in low‑lying and flood‑prone zones. No further details on damage or casualties have been released at this time.
Article source: japantimes.co.jp | Image credit: The Japan Times
