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Niigata Miomote river's Miomote dam starts emergency discharge

2022-08-03 22:30:00
Niigata Prefecture started emergency discharge at 10:05 pm on the Sanmen River Sanmen Dam in Murakami City, saying that the dam might be full. Since the water level of the river is expected to rise after this, the prefecture is calling for people to stay away from the river and pay attention to the evacuation information of the local government.

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OPEC and OPEC Plus decide to slightly increase crude oil production in September

2022-08-03 22:12:00
Saudi Arabia-led OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) and "OPEC Plus" formed by major oil-producing countries such as Russia have decided to slightly increase crude oil production to 100,000 barrels per day next month. . President Biden of the United States visited the Middle East last month and worked to increase crude oil production, but the oil-producing countries showed minimal consideration. However, compared to last month's and this month's increase in production of more than 640,000 barrels per day, it remains small, and it is unclear whether it will lead to a decline in crude oil prices.

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Information on heavy rains in Shimoetsu, Niigata Prefecture Increases disaster risk

2022-08-03 21:54:00
At 9:19 pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``Information on notable heavy rain'', saying that very heavy rain due to a linear rain belt continues to fall in the same place in Shimoetsu, Niigata Prefecture. A "linear rain belt" is a phenomenon in which developed cumulonimbus clouds line up in a belt and bring heavy rain. We are also calling on you to ensure your safety.

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Yamagata: Emergency safety assurance and evacuation orders for 9 cities and towns (20:30 on 3rd)

2022-08-03 21:29:00
Due to this heavy rain, a total of nine cities and towns in Yamagata Prefecture have been issued information on evacuation, such as emergency safety assurance and evacuation orders.

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Information that a bridge collapsed or a car was swept away in the Koshirakawa district of Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture

2022-08-03 21:09:00
According to the police, there is information that "a bridge collapsed and a car was swept away" in the Kojirakawa area of ​​Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture. The collapsed "Ohmaki Bridge", the police are investigating the detailed situation by sending police officers to the scene.

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Heavy rain special warning Japan Meteorological Agency and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism hold press conference ``Ensure safety immediately''

2022-08-03 21:03:00
In response to the announcement of a special warning for heavy rain in Yamagata Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a joint press conference. Especially in areas where landslides and flooding are expected, there is an extremely high possibility that some kind of disaster has already occurred, corresponding to Alert Level 5. Secure your personal safety immediately. It's a situation that has to be done," he said. On top of that, "If it is rather dangerous to evacuate to a designated evacuation site, it is necessary to ensure your own safety, such as moving to a building away from a cliff or to a higher place that is less likely to be flooded. It is possible that heavy rain emergency warnings will be issued to other municipalities in the future, and it will be too late to evacuate after the announcement. In order to protect your life and the lives of your loved ones, please follow the evacuation information from the local government immediately without waiting for the announcement of a special warning to ensure your own safety."

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Yamagata Mogami River reaches flood danger level at Koide Observatory in Nagai City

2022-08-03 20:44:00
According to Yamagata Prefecture, due to heavy rain, the Mogami River exceeded the "flood danger water level" at Koide Observatory in Nagai City around 8:20 pm.

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Ensuring emergency safety Take action to protect lives Yamagata Nanyo city area

2022-08-03 20:42:00
In Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, the risk of flooding and landslides due to heavy rain increased, so after 8:00 pm, the city announced "Emergency Security" throughout the city. "Ensuring emergency safety" is the highest level of alert level 5, and the town calls for actions that are likely to save lives in a safe place.

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Ensuring emergency safety Actions to protect lives in some areas of Takahata Town, Yamagata

2022-08-03 20:16:00
At 7:40 p.m., the town of Takahata in Yamagata Prefecture announced that there was a risk of landslide disasters due to heavy rain, and that it would "secure emergency safety" in the Takahata district, Niijuku district, Yashiro district, Kameoka district, Wada district, and Nukanome district. "Ensuring emergency safety" is the highest level of alert level 5, and the town calls for actions that are likely to save lives in a safe place.

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Monkeypox Domestic infection confirmed Symptom: Route of infection is known August 3

2022-08-03 19:44:00
On July 25th, the first confirmed case of "monkeypox" was confirmed in Japan. Subsequently, on July 28, a second infected person was confirmed. More than 25,000 people have been confirmed to be infected worldwide, and the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern on July 23. What are the symptoms? How infectious is it? Are you ready for vaccines? Summarized in Q&A. (As of August 3, 2022)

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Special heavy rain warning for Yamagata Prefecture Take action to protect lives

2022-08-03 19:16:00
At 7:15 p.m., the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for Yamagata Prefecture. The highest level of caution is required with information corresponding to level 5, which is the highest of the five alert levels. Yamagata Prefecture has experienced heavy rains that have never been experienced before in several decades, and it is extremely likely that serious disasters such as flooding and landslides have already occurred. The Japan Meteorological Agency will check the surrounding conditions, and if it is dangerous to move to an evacuation site, move to a nearby sturdy building, or if it is already dangerous to go outside, move to a cliff or slope above the second floor of a building. We are calling for you to take actions that are likely to save your life, such as moving to the room on the opposite side.

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Niigata Prefecture Murakami City near the southeastern part of Asahi is in danger of a record heavy rain disaster

2022-08-03 19:03:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of the southeastern part of Asahi, Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, it is believed that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 6:50 pm, according to radar analysis. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.

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Yamagata Prefecture Nagai City Oguni Town Record heavy rain near Iide Town Danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-03 18:58:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, according to radar analysis, about 110mm of rain fell in the vicinity of Nagai City in Yamagata Prefecture in one hour until 6:40 p.m. It seems that it rained.

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Linear precipitation belt in Niigata and Yamagata Record heavy rain exceeding expectations Strict vigilance required

2022-08-03 18:56:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, a linear rain belt was confirmed in Niigata Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture even after 6:00 pm, and it was a record-breaking heavy rain that exceeded expectations. In Niigata and Yamagata prefectures, there is a risk of extremely heavy rain through the night of the 3rd. Due to the fact that the front will move southward on the 4th, there is a risk of heavy rain in the Hokuriku and Kinki regions, excluding Niigata, so please pay attention to the latest weather information.

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Ensuring emergency safety Take action to protect lives Yamagata Iide-machi throughout the town

2022-08-03 18:38:00
At 6:15 pm, the town of Iide, Yamagata Prefecture, announced an "emergency safety assurance" throughout the town due to the increased risk of flooding due to rising rivers and inland flooding. "Ensuring emergency safety" is the highest level of alert level 5, and the town calls for actions that are likely to save lives in a safe place.

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Problems over requisition Plaintiff side opposes to not participate in the council established by the Korean government

2022-08-03 17:48:00
In the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War, the South Korean plaintiff side objected that the South Korean government was trying to postpone the court's decision to "cash" the assets of the Japanese company, and the problem. He said he would no longer participate in a council set up by the government to discuss solutions to the problem.

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[Video] Flooded road near Seiro-cho, Niigata

2022-08-03 17:45:00
Keiko Nishizawa (65), who lives in Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture, shot this video around 2:00 pm on the 3rd, near Seiro-cho on her way home from outside. At that time, Ms. Nishizawa was in the passenger seat of her husband's car, so we can see that she was walking on the flooded road with water up to the tires. After that, the amount of water gradually increased, and there was a moment when the water splashed up on the windshield every time we passed an oncoming car, and we could not see in front of us. The couple's voice is also recorded. Mr. Nishizawa said that he was able to return home safely, saying, "It started to rain so much that the roads were flooded. I couldn't speed at all, so I went with the hazard lights on. I didn't know when the car would stop. It was my first experience and I didn't feel like I was alive.

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Russian Ambassador to Japan to Lay Flowers at A-bomb Cenotaph Tomorrow Ceremony Not Invited

2022-08-03 17:08:00
The Russian ambassador to Japan, who was not invited to the Peace Memorial Ceremony to be held in Hiroshima on the 6th of this month, will visit Hiroshima on the 4th and lay a wreath at the Atomic Bomb Cenotaph, according to interviews with people involved. .

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Former Prime Minister Abe passes away Fukuoka City Board of Education notifies document requesting consideration for raising mourning flag

2022-08-03 17:03:00
After former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and died during a speech, the Fukuoka City Board of Education sent a letter to schools in the city asking them to consider raising the mourning flag. I was. In response, the Fukuoka City Teachers' Union said, "Education and politics should be separated, which is a problem."

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Administrative guidance to KDDI to prevent recurrence of large-scale communication failure Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2022-08-03 16:07:00
In response to KDDI's large-scale communication failure last month, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issued administrative guidance to the company on the 3rd to instruct the company to prevent recurrence. Until now, administrative guidance on communication failures has been given in the name of the bureau chief, but the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has given it for the first time in the name of the minister, citing the serious impact it has had on socioeconomic activities. After that, I asked them to report the implementation status of the recurrence prevention measures by November 10.

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Yamagata Shinkansen Fukushima-Shinjo operation suspension Heavy rain until around 6 pm

2022-08-03 15:55:00
According to JR East, due to the heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen will suspend operation on the up and down lines between Fukushima Station and Shinjo Station in Yamagata Prefecture until around 6:00 pm on the 3rd.

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High School Baseball Summer Koshien [Breaking News] Combination Lottery

2022-08-03 15:49:00
The summer national high school baseball combination lottery, which will start at Koshien Stadium on the 6th of this month, will be held at 4:00 pm at the "Festival Hall" in Kita-ku, Osaka. We will keep you updated on the combinations of the 49 representative schools for the first match.

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"Ryugu no Tsukai" found by a university student and photographed Shimonoseki

2022-08-03 15:47:00
At the end of last month, men swimming in the sea in Shimonoseki City found a rare large deep-sea fish, the Ryugu no Tsukai, and captured it on video.

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Niigata Murakami City issues evacuation orders Evacuate from dangerous places in 2 areas and 1 district

2022-08-03 15:16:00
At 2:51 p.m., Murakami City in Niigata Prefecture issued an evacuation order to the Yamakita area, Asahi area, and Murakami area's Shanghai prefecture area, citing the danger of landslides. "Evacuation order" is information of alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and the city calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Liberal Democrat Inoue "Supporting member of the former Unification Church but no mobilization or donation"

2022-08-03 14:48:00
Yoshiyuki Inoue, a member of the House of Councilors of the Liberal Democratic Party, who has been pointed out to be related to the "Family Federation for World Peace and Unification" and the former Unification Church, announced a comment and clarified that he was a "supporting member" of the former Unification Church. It emphasizes that there was no mobilization or donation in

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Sendai Municipal Board of Education Asks Elementary and Junior High Schools to Raise Flags at Half-mast at Abe's Wake and Funeral

2022-08-03 14:08:00
Since the death of former Prime Minister Abe, the Sendai City Board of Education last month asked more than 180 municipal elementary schools and junior high schools to raise half flags at Mr. Abe's wake and funeral. . The city board of education explained, ``We did not recognize it as a political activity, and left the decision to implement it to the school.''

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Shimoetsu, Niigata Prefecture and Okitama, Yamagata Prefecture form a linear rain belt, increasing the risk of disasters

2022-08-03 13:53:00
Rain clouds developed in Niigata Prefecture and Tohoku due to the influence of the front and low pressure flowed in, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``information on remarkable heavy rain'' that a linear rain belt was confirmed in Shimoetsu, Niigata Prefecture and Okitama, Yamagata Prefecture. The risk of life-threatening landslides and floods is increasing rapidly. Take action that has a high chance of saving your life. In Niigata and Tohoku, there is a risk of very heavy rain overnight, so please be extremely vigilant against landslides and river flooding.

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U.S. House of Representatives Pelosi talks with President Tsai Ing-wen “Support is bipartisan” solidarity emphasis

2022-08-03 13:13:00
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is visiting Taiwan, met with President Tsai Ing-wen before noon on the 3rd, and emphasized solidarity with Taiwan, stating that support for Taiwan is bipartisan among the Democratic Party, Republican Party, House of Representatives, and Senate. Did.

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Mother arrested for brother's death Leave in car for about an hour and stay at acquaintance's house

2022-08-03 13:11:00
A mother who was arrested in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, in connection with the death of her younger sibling who was left in a car, is suspected of leaving her sibling in the car for about an hour and staying at an acquaintance's house that day. This is what I learned from interviews with investigators. Police are investigating the situation in the car at the time and the actions of the day.

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What the experts see

2022-08-03 13:03:00
Saudi Arabia-led OPEC = Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and major oil-producing countries such as Russia will hold a meeting on the 3rd to discuss crude oil production. Crude oil prices have been trending downward due to concerns about economic slowdown in the United States and China, but we do not know when they will rise depending on the situation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Will oil-producing countries actually increase production, or will they maintain the status quo? Ask an expert for their opinion. (Dubai Bureau, Kazuhiro Yamao, London Bureau, Hiroko Matsuzaki)

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Yamagata Record heavy rain near the northern part of Oguni town Danger of disaster approaching

2022-08-03 12:17:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of the northern part of Oguni Town in Yamagata Prefecture, it is believed that about 110 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until noon, according to radar analysis. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency has announced a record-breaking short-term heavy rain information and is calling for safety.

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Niigata Murakami City Record heavy rain near the southeastern part of Asahi The danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-03 12:13:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of the southeastern part of Asahi, Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, it seems that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 11:50 am, according to radar analysis. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for announcing "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.

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Akita Shimouchi River Flooding occurs near Numadate district in Odate City Maximum caution

2022-08-03 12:08:00
According to Akita Prefecture, the Shimouchi River, which flows through Odate City, flooded near the Numadate district at 11:40 am. Akita Prefecture has announced "Flood Occurrence Information", which is the highest level 5 of the 5 warning levels, and calls for the highest level of caution.

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Tokai region over 38 degrees Kanto Koshin Tokai 39 degrees forecast Dangerous heat Severe warning

2022-08-03 12:04:00
Temperatures continued to rise in eastern and western Japan on the 4th, with some areas in the Tokai region surpassing 38 degrees in the morning. In Kanto Koshin and Tokai, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius, which is dangerous and life-threatening. .

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[Video] Aomori Towada Oirase River Sediment and trees are scattered

2022-08-03 11:47:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, extremely heavy rain continued to fall in northern Tohoku, including Aomori and Akita prefectures. Kazumori Tanaka, who runs a guest house near the Oirase Gorge in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, shot a video around 8:00 am on the 3rd, showing the water level of the Oirase River flowing in front of the guest house rising. The road in front of the inn is littered with earth, sand, and trees, which are thought to have been washed away from the thickets behind the inn. Mr. Tanaka said, "Around 5:00 a.m., it started to rain heavily, and the water level of the river rose. By 8:00 a.m., the road in front of me was covered with earth and sand. This was my first experience."

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Liberal Democrats Resubmit a resolution to recommend resignation to Yoshikawa, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party

2022-08-03 11:05:00
Regarding Takeshi Yoshikawa, a member of the House of Representatives who resigned from the Liberal Democratic Party after being reported to have recommended drinking to an 18-year-old woman, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a resolution recommending the resignation of a member of the House of Representatives again to the House of Representatives, saying that he had lost the trust of voters. .

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Darvish 10th win with 3 goals in 6 innings Double-digit victory for the first time in 5 seasons

2022-08-03 11:04:00
Pitcher Yu Darvish of the Padres in the major leagues started the game against the Rockies on the 2nd, and although he was hit by two home runs, he scored his 10th win, his first double-digit win in five seasons, and allowed three runs in six innings. rice field.

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Iwate Ichinohe Town Mabechi River exceeds "flood danger water level"

2022-08-03 10:53:00
According to Iwate Prefecture, at 10:20 am at the Iwanebashi Observatory on the Mabechi River in Ichinohe Town, the water level exceeded the flood danger level of 2 meters.

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[Meteorological forecaster commentary] Tohoku very heavy rain Severe warning such as landslide disaster

2022-08-03 10:21:00
Extremely heavy rain continues to fall in Tohoku due to the effects of fronts and low pressure systems, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has announced ``information on remarkable heavy rain'' that a linear rain belt has been confirmed in Aomori and Akita prefectures. The risk of life-threatening landslides and floods is rapidly increasing. Check your surroundings and take actions that have a high chance of saving your life, such as moving to a nearby sturdy building or moving to the second floor or higher of a building. Kimitoshi Sato, a weather forecaster, explains the outlook for rain in the future. (Video is 1 minute 25 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting)

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Akita Odate Shimouchi River reaches "flood danger water level"

2022-08-03 09:46:00
According to Akita Prefecture, the Shimouchi River, which flows through Odate City, reached the "flood danger water level" at 9:20 am at the Shirasawa Observatory in Shirasawa, where the risk of flooding is extremely high. Akita Prefecture calls for strict vigilance, especially at low levees, as there is a risk of flooding.

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Tohoku Expressway closed to traffic Mudslides on national and prefectural roads in Aomori Prefecture

2022-08-03 09:06:00
According to the East Japan Expressway Aomori Administration Office, due to heavy rain, the Tohoku Expressway has been closed from 7:10 am on the 3rd on the up and down lines between the Owani Hirosaki Interchange and the Ikarigaseki Interchange.

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Mudslide in Akita Kosaka-cho Multiple cars are involved No injuries information

2022-08-03 08:58:00
On the morning of the 3rd, the earth and sand on the side of the road collapsed on the national highway in Kosaka Town, Akita Prefecture, and several cars were caught in the earth and sand and could not move. There are no reports of injuries.

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Linear rain belt in Akita "Information on significant heavy rain"

2022-08-03 08:40:00
At 8:29 am on the 3rd, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``Information on remarkable heavy rain'', saying that a linear rain belt was confirmed in Akita Prefecture and very heavy rain continued to fall in the same place. A "linear rain belt" is a phenomenon in which developed cumulonimbus clouds line up in a belt and bring heavy rain. We are also calling on you to ensure your safety.

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[Commentary] How do journalists view the US-China reaction to House Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan?

2022-08-03 08:35:00
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will arrive in Taiwan on the evening of the 2nd and meet with President Tsai Ing-wen on the 3rd. China, which strongly opposes the chairman's visit to Taiwan, plans to hold military exercises around Taiwan, raising concerns that regional tensions will further increase. This is a commentary on how journalists stationed in China and the United States view this visit. (The video is 4 minutes and 35 seconds long. It cannot be viewed on the data broadcasting).

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Record heavy rain near Happocho, Akita Danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-03 08:15:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, around Happocho in Akita Prefecture, radar analysis indicates that about 100mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 8:00 am. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for announcing "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.

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Tokaido Shinkansen suspension of operation Up Shin-Osaka - Mishima Down Tokyo - Hamamatsu

2022-08-03 08:12:00
Since there was information that a person had entered the track in Shizuoka Prefecture, the Tokaido Shinkansen is currently suspended between Shin-Osaka Station and Mishima Station on the upbound, and between Tokyo Station and Hamamatsu Station on the downbound.

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Linear rain zone in Aomori "Information on significant heavy rain"

2022-08-03 08:09:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed a linear rain belt in Aomori Prefecture, and announced ``information on remarkable heavy rain'' at 7:59 am on the 3rd, saying that very heavy rain continued to fall in the same place. A "linear rain belt" is a phenomenon in which developed cumulonimbus clouds line up one after another and bring heavy rain. is calling for your safety.

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Shohei Ohtani to remain with Angels as major league trade deadline approaches

2022-08-03 07:50:00
The major league trade deadline ended on the 2nd, and Shohei Otani of the Angels, who had been attracting attention for his future career, remained in the team.

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Record heavy rain near Aomori Fukaura Town Danger of disaster approaching

2022-08-03 07:39:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, around Fukaura Town in Aomori Prefecture, radar analysis indicates that about 90 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 7:20 am on the 3rd. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for announcing "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.

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Dangerous heat warning Saitama Kumagaya etc. 39 degrees forecast Heavy rain in Aomori

2022-08-03 07:07:00
On the 3rd, it will be sunny and extremely hot in a wide area from western Japan to eastern Japan, and in Kanto Koshin and Tokai, the maximum temperature is expected to be 38 degrees or more, and it is necessary to be extremely vigilant against heat stroke. On the other hand, in eastern Japan and northern Japan, the atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable, and in places such as Aomori Prefecture, the risk of landslide disasters is extremely high. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for early evacuation.

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Aomori Towada Oirase River exceeds flood danger level

2022-08-03 06:50:00
As of 6:00 am on the 3rd, the Oirase River, which flows through Towada City, Aomori Prefecture due to the effects of heavy rain, exceeded the flood danger water level at the observation station in the Yakeyama area, which has a very high risk of flooding.

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Aomori Mutsu City Sotogahama Town Evacuation order to Nakadomari Town

2022-08-03 06:00:00
Due to the influence of a front accompanied by a low pressure system, the atmospheric conditions have become extremely unstable, causing heavy rain in Aomori Prefecture. increase.

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Ukrainian forces reverse offensive in south; first grain ship arrives off Turkey

2022-08-03 05:18:00
Against the Russian army, which continues to invade Ukraine, the Ukrainian army is on a reversal offensive in the southern part with military support from Europe and the United States, and it is expected that the offense and defense on both sides will become even more intense. On the other hand, the first ship loaded with grain from Ukraine will arrive off the coast of Turkey in transit, and will be inspected on the 3rd. It is

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U.S. House Speaker Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan [Updated]

2022-08-03 05:10:00
According to Taiwanese authorities, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on the evening of the 2nd. Taiwanese media reports that Pelosi will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen on the 3rd.

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