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Caution Urged for Drivers in Case of Underpass Flooding; Experts Warn of Car Submersion, Escape Means, Tools

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By Kenji Iwaasa / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

17:58 JST, May 19, 2025

Drivers should exercise caution when road flooding is anticipated due to localized heavy rain or typhoons. In particular, underpasses which pass beneath railway tracks and other infrastructure are particularly susceptible to rapid water level increases. It is crucial to understand how to escape shou...

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