On Wednesday, August 21, heavy rainfall in Tokyo led to significant disruptions across the city. Videos circulating on social media reveal severe flooding at Ichigaya Station, with another clip showing water cascading down stairs and breaking shutters at National Stadium Station, which has been closed due to the flooding. Additionally, footage from Tokyo's Shinjuku district captures over-pressurised sewer lines, forcing water onto the streets and causing manhole covers to blow off. The intense rainfall has overwhelmed the city's infrastructure, leading to widespread chaos and significant damage. Japan: Heavy Rain-Triggered Flooding Blows Off Manhole Covers in Tokyo's Shinjuku, Videos Show Over-Pressurised Sewer Lines Popping Water Onto Roads.

Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding in Tokyo

Tokyo's Ichigaya and National Stadium Stations Hit by Flooding

Water Rushes Through Stations After Heavy Rain

Manhole Covers Blown Off in Tokyo Floods

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