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Noto: earthquake, tsunami warnings and later floods

Follow the New Year earthquake and the later heavy rain that struck the recovering region. These are separate hazards; the timeline does not suggest that the earthquake caused the rainfall.

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Reviewed 9/21/2026

January-September 2024, retained as background for the region's recovery. Damage totals and later recovery outcomes are outside this collection.

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Heavy rain hits communities still recovering

Heavy rain brought flooding and landslides to Noto, and JMA issued its highest-level heavy-rain alert for affected cities.

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The affected area was still recovering from January's earthquake, compounding the recovery challenge.

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Through 9/21/2024

January-September 2024, retained as background for the region's recovery. Damage totals and later recovery outcomes are outside this collection.