Explained in plain English
Why does Japan flood often?
Japan's geography and climate make it prone to heavy rainfall and flooding. It's a mountainous island nation in a typhoon-prone region, meaning it experiences intense deluges, especially during typhoon season. This leads to rapid water runoff and river swelling, as seen with the 'unprecedented deluge' in Chiba.
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