3 p.m. in Saatama City
Large raindrops are pelting the car windshield
It's just before 4 p.m. in Saatama City
The sun is out, but it has started raining heavily
Gorilla thunderstorms have emerged in the Kanto region this afternoon
Various areas are being struck by intense rain
In Odaki ward, Tokyo, just after 4 p.m., people were seen cycling while getting soaked by the sudden rain
Nigata prefecture saw rain over a wide area starting this morning
The meteorological observatory is calling for caution against landslides, as well as rising and flooding rivers
Gorilla thunderstorms are occurring daily in Kanto
Last week, Ashikaga in Tochigi prefecture saw more than a month's worth of July rainfall in just half a day
Atmospheric conditions in Kanto are unstable, and there is a risk of guerilla thunderstorms hitting during the evening commute
Meanwhile, central Tokyo saw temperatures exceed 35 degrees Celsius today, reaching dangerous levels of heat during the day
Amidst this, when we visited a spot in Tokyo where you can feel the chill
Wow, I can really feel the cold air
It's almost freezing, really
In Kyoto, the high temperature today reached 38.8 degrees Celsius, an intense heat
Despite the heat, the Yamaboko Junko procession for the second half of the Gion festival took place, attracting many tourists
The hottest place today was Kiwana city in Mie prefecture
It reached 40.8 degrees Celsius, a day of extreme heat
This is the historic streetscape of Mino city
The thermometer in my hand is currently showing 42 degrees Celsius
It is so hot that just standing here makes sweat pour out
Yifu city also recorded 40.2 degrees Celsius, marking a day of extreme heat
Tajimi city, which had recorded 3 consecutive days of extreme heat until yesterday, reached 39.9 degrees Celsius
It's just so hot, I'm using the air conditioner every single day
It really takes a toll on the body
When I get home, I just collapse
In Nagoya city as well, temperatures climbed rapidly from the morning, reaching 39.7 degrees Celsius
A dangerous level of heat just shy of an extreme heat day
Because of that
Honestly, it's just too hot and it's causing trouble
Truly
Well, I run a shop, and the outdoor unit seems to have broken down and overheated
Temperatures in central Tokyo reached 35.4 degrees Celsius, marking the fifth consecutive day of extreme heat
In front of Shin Okubo station in Tokyo, the thermometer shows 39.2 degrees Celsius
Even with clouds, it still feels very humid
Yet, even in such a humid Tokyo, there are places where you can feel cool
This is the Nipara limestone cave in Okutama, Tokyo
The temperature outside the cave was 31.1 degrees Celsius, but as soon as I stepped inside, wow
I can really feel the chill
It's incredibly cold in here
This cave is even designated as a Tokyo Metropolitan Natural Monument
Inside this 300 meter long cave, the temperature drops to 14 degrees Celsius at the very back, 17 degrees cooler than outside
It was so cold I thought it was winter
I want to stay here forever, don't you?
It's amazing, just like being in a refrigerator
I'm not sweating at all, I'm so happy
Whoops
The number of tourists seeking this cool experience has increased by 1.2 times compared to last month
However, when you leave the cave
Whoa, coming back outside, you can really feel the heat
Oh, my glasses have fogged up
You need to be very careful about the temperature difference
The Kanto region is currently being hit by heavy rain
Sudden weather changes are expected through the weekend as well
Continued caution is necessary
Now for Morita-san's commentary, but let's take a look at the situation in Akasaka here
Morita-san, it really wasn't raining at all just 10 minutes ago, but
Yes, it has started to pour heavily just a moment ago
Yeah
Wow, that's intense, I felt like the rain just fell in a massive burst
Yes, like a solid mass
Yes
It really feels like it's all pouring down at once
It's not just the rumbling of thunder
It feels like a direct hit
We heard a boom sound earlier, too
Yeah
The wind, it looks quite strong too
The trees are swaying
Yes, the wind often gusts like this right before the thunder strikes
We often call it a pre-storm gust, and that's exactly the kind of wind blowing now
It's a bit of a cooler wind though
What should we do if we get caught in a gorilla rainstorm like this
Whether it's 2, 3, 4, or 5 people
If you have a building, go inside, or if there's nothing else, a car is fine too
Inside a car, the basic rule is to just get to a place like that for shelter
Yes, yeah, please, put your safety first
Now, moving on, could you tell us about the weather ahead?
As of 4.55, you can see rain clouds spreading around this area
Now, for the forecast, let's see from 4.55
If I move this, oh, this is radar, so it stays like this
From here is the forecast
This is the rain forecast
I will move it myself starting from 5.30 today, so
This is 7pm, and around 6 o'clock is something like this
7
O'clock, yeah, 6
30
7 o'clock, 8 o'clock, 8.30
I wonder what time most people will be heading home
That's true, once more from 5.30
Yes, 6
O'clock, yeah, yeah, 6
O'clock 30
30
Minutes
And 7 o'clock
Yes
Clouds are covering the entire Kanto region now, aren't they?

After that, from 8.30 to 9 o'clock, 10 o'clock, and past 11 o'clock, it feels like it will start to clear up
It really looks like it's going to hit right at the time everyone is heading home
Yes
Until the date changes, I think it will be a situation where you never know where it might rain
We just looked at it in 30 minute increments, but with rain cloud radar, you can see it in a few minute increments
So I'd like you to use that to help choose your actions
Yes
It's also available on the TS radar, so please check it
It's also available on the TS radar, so please check it