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Manholes Erupt as Torrential Rain Floods Streets in Niigata City, Japan

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On September 10, heavy rain in Niigata City’s Chūō Ward caused sewage pipes to overflow, with dramatic video by @lifeforce2026 showing water gushing out of a manhole like a geyser and flooding an intersection. Vehicles struggled through the deluge, highlighting the hazards to drivers and the strain on city infrastructure.

The intense downpour reflects a growing concern over urban flooding in Japan, with experts, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), warning that extreme rainfall events are becoming more frequent due to global warming.

The footage quickly attracted attention from multiple media outlets, underscoring the vital role of citizen journalism in capturing and sharing real-time evidence of severe weather events, which not only informs the public but also aids emergency responses and scientific research.

Credit: @lifeforce2026

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