80 underpasses in Japan saw vehicles submerged over past decade: survey

At least 80 underpasses in prefectural capitals across Japan have seen vehicles submerged in floodwaters over the past decade, a Kyodo News survey showed Sunday.The incidents, involving 134 vehicles, occurred in 33 prefectural capitals, the survey conducted since September showed, highlighting anew the danger posed by underpasses after two people died during torrential rain in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo in August.Despite the costs of improving such infrastructure, the central and local governments have been forced to take steps to address the issue.The survey was sent to the central govern…READ FULL ARTICLE