Emergency warning downgraded, authorities continue to warn of landslide and flooding risks

The deluge on Thursday prompted Japan's meteorological agency to issue a Level 5 Emergency Warning, the highest on its scale. This was downgraded to Level 4 by Friday morning, but authorities have continued to urge residents to stay alert for landslides, floods and swollen rivers. The Self-Defence Forces were deployed this morning to help transport people stranded at railway stations. About 1,800 people also spent the night at Chiba Prefectural Government building.