1. One year ago on September 23, 2024, heavy rain in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture resulted in flooding and mudslides, causing 19 deaths and damaging about 1,900 houses.
2. The disaster occurred less than nine months after a major earthquake struck the same region, making recovery efforts especially challenging for residents and businesses.
3. The prefecture has reported a decline in population over the past year of more than 3,000 people (6%) in the hard-hit Oku-Noto region, with Suzu City's population dropping below 10,000 for the first time in August. Rebuilding efforts are being hampered by labor shortages due to a graying population.
2. The disaster occurred less than nine months after a major earthquake struck the same region, making recovery efforts especially challenging for residents and businesses.
3. The prefecture has reported a decline in population over the past year of more than 3,000 people (6%) in the hard-hit Oku-Noto region, with Suzu City's population dropping below 10,000 for the first time in August. Rebuilding efforts are being hampered by labor shortages due to a graying population.
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Summary
Heavy rain caused flooding and mudslides in Ishikawa Prefecture's Noto region on September 23, 2024, resulting in 19 deaths and damaging about 1,900 houses. The disaster occurred less than nine months after a major earthquake in the same region, making recovery challenging. The Oku-Noto region has