Special Feature: 'Working Together on Flood Countermeasures' — Thinking about 'peace of mind' during the rainy season.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government publishes the public relations magazine 'Koho Tokyo' on the 1st of every month to provide information necessary for metropolitan administration and the lives of residents. The June issue features 'Working Together on Flood Countermeasures,' including a 'What to do? Q&A on flood preparedness and countermeasures.' This issue features a cover by illustrator mocha. In addition to newspaper inserts, copies are available at metropolitan, ward, city, and town facilities. As the rainy season arrives, preparation for heavy rain is crucial. In recent years, cases of intense, short-duration rainfall have increased in Tokyo, posing risks of river flooding and basement inundation. The 'Disaster Prevention Weather Information' released by the Japan Meteorological Agency was updated on May 29th; please check the new content. Furthermore, Tokyo is implementing various measures to protect the city, such as sewer facility improvements to reduce flood damage and underground river development. Details are available on the web version (https://www.koho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/).