Severe flooding hit central Kyoto early on April 30, 2025, with major traffic disruptions and water damage to nearby homes, according to the Kyoto Shimbun.
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Overview
According to the Kyoto Shimbun, at around 3:30 a.m. on April 30, 2025, a passerby reported that “water is overflowing onto the road” near the intersection of Gojo-dori and Takakura Street in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City. A large volume of water surged from the road, causing flooding throughout the area.
Westbound lanes from the Sakai-cho intersection to the Takakura intersection on Gojo-dori have been closed, and two-way traffic is being implemented in the remaining lanes. As a result, heavy congestion has developed in both directions. Water also entered nearby homes, and as of 10:00 a.m. on April 30, the situation had not yet been resolved.
Photo and Source: The Kyoto Shimbun Co.,Ltd.
