2021 Atami landslide
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga overlooks the damaged area; staining on the white building near the centre gives an impression of the height of the landslide during the incident. | |
| Date | 3 July 2021 |
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| Time | 10:30 a.m. (JST) |
| Location | Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Cause | Heavy rainfall |
| Deaths | 27 |
The Atami landslide was a natural disaster which hit the city of Atami on 3 July 2021. It was caused by heavy rainfall which resulted in significant damage to the community of Atami in Japan. The debris flow by the landslide resulted in life lost, infrastructure damage and had various health consequences. It was argued that the landslide could have been prevented or better managed by local authorities. The role of climate change is evident especially in a country like Japan that experiences heavy rainfall. Better management of land use as well as disaster preparedness are critical to prevent and better manage future landslides in Japan.