The western Japan chaotic rainstorm disaster: a brief report from Hiroshima

Abstract The western Japan rainstorm disaster on July 6, 2018, was one of the most serious natural catastrophes in Japan, excluding earthquake events. Its main characteristics were severe and widespread flooding and landslides which cut off many areas, interrupting both traffic and telecommunication...

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Main Authors: Shinichiro Ohshimo, Takuma Sadamori, Nobuaki Shime
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-018-0354-0