Evacuation order issued as flood risk rises along Japan’s Koyoshi River

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  Yurihonjo city in Akita Prefecture issued evacuation orders for two areas along the Koyoshi River because heavy rain raised the risk of flooding.

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  The orders cover 294 households and 830 people in Nishitakizawa and Kubota districts.

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  The city issued the orders at 6 p.m. on October 21.

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  At 6:15 p.m., a Level 4 Flood Danger Warning was issued for the Koyoshi River.

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  Residents were told to leave dangerous places, including areas near the river.

Who

Yurihonjo city issued the orders to residents of Nishitakizawa and Kubota districts.

What

The city issued evacuation orders amid flood risk; a Level 4 Flood Danger Warning was also issued for the Koyoshi River.

When

October 21, 2026. The city issued its orders at 6 p.m.; the river warning followed at 6:15 p.m.

Where

Along the Koyoshi River in Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

Why

Heavy rain raised the risk of flooding and inundation.

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