Wakayama Prefecture - 1953 Wakayama Prefecture Flood Disaster

1953 Wakayama Prefecture Flood Disaster

On July 17 to 18, a torrential heavy rain occurred, followed by collapse of levees, river flooding and landslides in a wide area. Many bridges and houses were destroyed. According to an officially confirmed Japanese Government report, 1,015 people died, with 5,709 injured and 7,115 houses lost.

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