Heavy rains in Japan kill four, power outage hits 20,000 homes

A powerful storm swept across the Kanto region on Tuesday, knocking out electricity to more than 20,000 households and causing widespread disruption at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. The severe weather, characterized by heavy rain and strong winds, prompted emergency crews to suspend power in affected districts as a precautionary measure, while airport officials halted departures and arrivals amid hazardous conditions.

The outage left approximately 7,000 passengers stranded at Narita, many of whom faced extended delays as airlines worked to reschedule flights and provide accommodations. Local authorities deployed additional staff to assist travelers, and utility companies began mobilizing repair crews to restore service. Officials indicated that power restoration efforts were underway and expected to be completed within the next 24 hours, while airport operations were slated to resume once safety conditions improved.