During record rainfall in Kyushu, a social media post on Aug. 10 warned of flooding along the Kashii River in Fukuoka’s Higashi Ward, accompanied by video. On Aug. 11, Mayor Soichiro Takashima called the post false, citing on-site inspections and river gauge data showing no overflow. Later that evening, city staff found debris and submerged vehicles confirming the river had overflowed. The mayor deleted his earlier statement, apologized, and pledged stricter verification before making public announcements. Source: Mayor Soichiro Takashima official Instagram
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