福井大雨の被災地を襲う猛暑　北陸有数のコメどころで収穫目前の新米が水没　農家打撃【羽鳥慎一モーニングショー】(2026年9月1日)

Fukui Prefecture, which suffered widespread flooding and other damage from record-breaking heavy rains, experienced a sudden reversal on the 31st of last month, with temperatures exceeding 35°C, making recovery efforts extremely difficult. Furthermore, a new typhoon formed on the 1st of this month, and there is a risk of it approaching the Japanese archipelago over the weekend. ■ Disaster-stricken areas experience a sudden shift to scorching heat On the 31st, Nara City experienced a sudden downpour. Raindrops pounded violently against roofs. In Matsue City, large raindrops poured heavily onto parking lots. Atmospheric conditions became unstable in various areas, resulting in sudden thunderstorms. A Level 3 heavy rain warning was issued for northwestern Nara Prefecture. (It has since been lifted.) In contrast to Fukui, which was covered in muddy torrents and mud from the record-breaking heavy rains, the 31st saw relentless sunshine. Koji Miyata, a guesthouse operator: "It's so hot, this heat. I'll try to take breaks while I work." In Fukui City, a heatwave was recorded for the first time in five days. Amidst a heatstroke warning, recovery efforts were underway. Even a barbershop that has been in business for 90 years is struggling to clean up due to the heat. Masayuki Takazawa, whose barbershop was flooded: "I really don't want to push myself too hard. I'll take it slowly. Even if it takes a day or two, taking breaks, my health is more important." ■Damage to Rice-Producing Areas Rice paddies, almost ready for harvest, were flooded, and the damage to one of Hokuriku's leading rice-producing areas is immeasurable. The rice, which was heavily laden with grain, was covered in mud, and some fields had stones from under the railway tracks washed in. Nobuo Kimura, a farmer in Fukui City, was checking the condition of his flooded rice early in the morning. "The drainage ditches and this area are all like lakes." In this area, the entire rice field was submerged until the day before. Although the rice stalks were ready for harvest, most of them were knocked down. "We need to dry them as quickly as possible. We have to let nature take its course." Because the rice has been knocked down, it's impossible to dry and harvest all of it, resulting in significant damage. Farmer Kiyoshi Shirai "This was unexpected. There will be considerable losses. The damage is quite extensive." ■New Rice Flooded Just Before Harvest In Sakai City, a farmer's new Koshihikari rice, which was just a week away from harvest, was submerged. New Rice Damaged by Flooding Yuki Tanaka, Representative of Tanaka Farm "It's really painful when rice that we've carefully cultivated suffers this kind of flood damage just before harvest." Three tons of rice that had already been harvested were also submerged and cannot be shipped. Machinery such as rice milling machines have also malfunctioned, resulting in approximately 7 million yen in damage. The total damage is said to be as high as 20 million yen. In Sakai City, the temperature reached a scorching 33.5°C, raising further concerns. "With temperatures above 30°C, the water temperature also rises above 30°C. If this condition persists for a long time, it will severely damage the roots." At temperatures exceeding 30°C, the roots rot in the water, reducing both quality and quantity. "Rice prices have fallen, and now this disaster has hit—a double blow." ■Deep Scars in Heavy Rain-Affected Areas Sakai City suffered widespread flooding. In the Ohari district, located near Fukui Airport, water remained ankle-deep on the 31st. Resident: "This village has been left behind. People can't get in." "(Q. (Until now) people couldn't get in?) No, they still can't get in completely." A woman who has lived in this area for 50 years says this is the first time she's experienced flooding this bad. "(Q. Where will this water flow?) I think it will take about a week." The flooding is ongoing, and it's impossible to clean up properly. (From the broadcast on September 1, 2026) [TV Asahi NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp