Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, disclosed that about 300 vehicles parked at Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport were flooded following the heavy rain on September 4.
In the paid Parking Lot 5 near the terminal, around 70 percent of the area was inundated, with water depths ranging from a few centimeters to about one meter. A total of 300 vehicles were flooded, and the number that became inoperable is unknown.
At a regular press conference on September 8, Governor Yasutomo Suzuki said the facilities were designed in accordance with national standards, adding that “it is difficult to anticipate and prepare for every scenario,” and indicated the prefecture would consider future countermeasures.
In Makinohara, Shizuoka Prefecture (where Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport is located), rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters per hour and a gust believed to have been a tornado with wind speeds of about 75 meters per second were observed.
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport has stated, “We are exempt from liability for damages caused by natural disasters and force majeure; therefore, we regret that the airport is unable to provide compensation,” and is asking people to consult their vehicle insurance for coverage.
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