1. Heavy rainfall on September 21, 2024, caused floods and mudslides in Ishikawa Prefecture's Noto region, killing 19 people and damaging around 1,900 houses.
2. The disaster occurred less than nine months after a massive earthquake hit the same area, compounding the hardship for survivors who are now struggling to recover.
3. The estimated population in the affected Oku-Noto region has decreased by over 3,000 people in the past year, and Suzu City's population dropped below 10,000 for the first time in August. Local governments are rebuilding with government support, but labor shortages due to an aging population are slowing down the recovery process.
2. The disaster occurred less than nine months after a massive earthquake hit the same area, compounding the hardship for survivors who are now struggling to recover.
3. The estimated population in the affected Oku-Noto region has decreased by over 3,000 people in the past year, and Suzu City's population dropped below 10,000 for the first time in August. Local governments are rebuilding with government support, but labor shortages due to an aging population are slowing down the recovery process.
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Summary
Heavy rainfall in Ishikawa Prefecture's Noto region on September 21, 2024, led to floods, mudslides, and the loss of 19 lives. Around 1,900 houses were damaged. The disaster occurred less than nine months after a massive earthquake in the same area, exacerbating the hardship for survivors already