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Father dies trying to save two children by swimming on beach Shimane Izumo

2023-07-16 23:23:00
On the evening of the 16th, a 45-year-old father who tried to help two children by swimming on the beach in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, was found floating in the sea and was confirmed dead at the hospital.

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A five-seater raft overturned in the Sorachi River, Hokkaido, killing one woman

2023-07-16 22:37:00
Around noon on the 16th, a 27-year-old woman died when a five-seater raft capsized at a raft event held on the Sorachi River in Furano City, Hokkaido.

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Two people died after being hit by train at Keio Line railroad crossing.

2023-07-16 22:31:00
On the evening of the 16th, two men riding a bicycle-like vehicle were killed by a train at a railroad crossing on the Keio Line in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. It is believed that he entered the railroad crossing with the gate down, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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Record heavy rain in Akita Expected to continue rain in northern Tohoku Severe warning of landslide disasters

2023-07-16 22:06:00
In Akita Prefecture, which experienced record heavy rainfall, the risk of flooding continues to be high due to high water levels in the Omono River, a Class 1 river. In the northern Tohoku region, the rain due to the front is in a lull, but the rain is expected to continue until the 17th, and it is necessary to continue to be vigilant against inundation of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the danger of disasters will continue to be high, so please stay in a safe place.

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A Hyogo Prefectural Police officer temporarily lost a bag containing live pistol ammunition at a supermarket.

2023-07-16 21:55:00
On the 15th, a police officer at the Hyogo Prefectural Police Headquarters dropped a bag containing multiple bullets from a pistol in his pocket at a supermarket and found that it was temporarily lost. It is said that all the lost live ammunition was recovered by the 16th, but the police are considering disposal in the future.

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"Give me a gun" Did you try to cut a police officer with a cutter knife?

2023-07-16 21:19:00
On the afternoon of the 16th, a 38-year-old suspect tried to cut a police officer with a cutter knife at a police box in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, saying, "Give me a handgun." rice field.

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Akita Happocho Mizusawa dam emergency discharge end

2023-07-16 21:17:00
In Akita Prefecture, at the Mizusawa Dam in Happo-cho, emergency discharge was carried out from early afternoon on the 15th, but due to the decrease in the amount of water flowing into the dam, it ended at 7:30 pm on the 16th. bottom. In Akita Prefecture, emergency releases are still ongoing at Iwami Dam in Akita City and Hagigata Dam in Kamikoani Village.

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[Updating information] Heavy rain Situation in various places Flood damage at 489 buildings in Gojome-cho, Akita

2023-07-16 20:51:00
In Akita Prefecture, the rain is weakening, but in Gojome Town and the center of Akita City, houses and cars have been submerged in water. doing. There are also damages in Yamagata prefecture. We will keep you updated on the current situation as we know it.

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Akita Hachirogata Town "Emergency safety assurance" all canceled in the town

2023-07-16 20:33:00
The town of Hachirogata, Akita Prefecture, said that the water level of the Babame River, which flows through the town, had dropped, and at 7:30 p.m. We switched to evacuation for the elderly. As a result, all "emergency security measures" in Hachirogata Town have been lifted.

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A series of mountain accidents Sliding down Mt. Maehotaka, 1 woman dies, 1 person suffers cardiopulmonary arrest Nagano

2023-07-16 20:31:00
The summer mountain season is in full swing, and mountain accidents are occurring one after another. At Maehotakadake in the Northern Alps in Nagano Prefecture, a 51-year-old woman who was visiting from Hyogo Prefecture slipped and died, and a woman who was believed to have been climbing alone also slipped and suffered cardiopulmonary arrest.

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[Updating information] Heavy rain Situation in various places Flood damage at 489 buildings in Gojome-cho, Akita

2023-07-16 19:39:00
In Akita Prefecture, the rain is weakening, but in Gojome Town and the center of Akita City, houses and cars have been submerged in water. doing. There are also damages in Yamagata prefecture. We will keep you updated on the current situation as we know it.

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M7.3 earthquake near Alaska peninsula, no fear of tsunami to Japan

2023-07-16 19:20:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, at around 3:48 pm Japan time on the 16th, there was a large earthquake of magnitude 7.3 with an epicenter near the Alaska Peninsula in the United States. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there may be some changes in tide levels along the coast of Japan due to this earthquake, but there is no concern about damage.

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Akita Gojome Town More than 400 buildings were flooded.

2023-07-16 19:18:00
In Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture, heavy rains have caused flooding of rivers and flood damage to houses, and water outages have also occurred. An expert who checked the site pointed out that in addition to the flooding of the river, the flood damage was expanded due to the "inland flooding" in which the rain did not flow because it had rained for a long time.

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Aomori Fukaura Town Partial flooding of hot spring facilities due to heavy rain No prospect of resuming normal business

2023-07-16 19:14:00
At the hot spring facility in Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture, due to the heavy rain on the 15th, the water of the nearby river overflowed and some facilities were flooded, so there is no prospect of resuming business in the usual way.

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Gojome Town, Akita Water outage due to heavy rain Local brewing company provides free well water

2023-07-16 19:12:00
In Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture, where water supply has been cut off almost everywhere due to heavy rains, a local sake brewery is providing free well water for use in toilets and baths.

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Representative Izumi Ritsumin "I want to ask the government to use health insurance cards for the time being"

2023-07-16 18:57:00
Regarding the plan to abolish the current health insurance card and integrate it with the My Number card next autumn, Izumi, head of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said, "It's natural for the people to feel uneasy." I expressed my desire to respond to

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A man in his 60s who participated in an aquathlon event died in Fukuoka

2023-07-16 18:46:00
On the morning of the 16th, in Fukuoka City, a man in his 60s who was participating in the "Aquathlon" competition, which competes for swimming and running times, was found floating in the sea and was taken to a hospital, but later died. bottom.

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Guidance for foreign high school students to think about their future careers Chiba

2023-07-16 18:44:00
A guidance session was held in Chiba City for foreign high school students to think about their future career paths.

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Akita Semboku Flooding Iriminai River falls below flood danger level

2023-07-16 18:43:00
According to Akita Prefecture, the Iriminai River, which flows through Semboku City, where flooding occurred, fell below the flood danger level at 5:20 pm at Tanaka Observatory.

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[Updating information] Heavy rain Situation in various places Flood damage at 489 buildings in Gojome-cho, Akita

2023-07-16 18:41:00
In Akita Prefecture, the rain is weakening, but in Gojome Town and the center of Akita City, houses and cars have been submerged in water. doing. There are also damages in Yamagata prefecture. We will keep you updated on the current situation as we know it.

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Gunma Kiryu has a wide range of hot days such as 39.7 degrees Tomorrow is also severely wary of heat stroke

2023-07-16 18:37:00
On the 16th, the temperature rose mainly in eastern Japan and western Japan, reaching the highest temperature of 39.7 degrees in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, and becoming a hot day in a wide area from Tohoku to Kyushu. The 17th is also expected to be dangerously hot with a maximum temperature of 38 degrees in the Kanto and Tokai regions. Please continue.

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A five-seater raft overturned in the Sorachi River, Hokkaido, killing one woman

2023-07-16 18:27:00
Around noon on the 16th, a 28-year-old woman died when a five-seater raft capsized at a raft event held on the Sorachi River in Furano City, Hokkaido.

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Record heavy rain in Akita Expected to continue rain in northern Tohoku Severe warning of landslide disasters

2023-07-16 18:25:00
In Akita Prefecture, which experienced record heavy rainfall, the risk of flooding continues to be high due to high water levels in the Omono River, a Class 1 river. In the northern Tohoku region, the rain due to the front is in a lull, but the rain is expected to continue until the 17th, and it is necessary to continue to be vigilant against inundation of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the danger of disasters will continue to be high, so please stay in a safe place.

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Keio Line resumes operation Temporary suspension of operation due to personal injury accident

2023-07-16 18:12:00
Due to the accident resulting in injury or death, the Keio Line had suspended operation on the inbound and outbound lines between Shinjuku Station and Sakurajosui Station, but resumed operation at 5:45 pm.

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Gunma Kiryu has a wide range of hot days such as 39.7 degrees Tomorrow is also severely wary of heat stroke

2023-07-16 18:07:00
On the 16th, the temperature rose mainly in eastern Japan and western Japan, reaching the highest temperature of 39.7 degrees in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, and becoming a hot day in a wide area from Tohoku to Kyushu. The 17th is also expected to be dangerously hot with a maximum temperature of 38 degrees in the Kanto and Tokai regions. Please continue.

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[Updating information] Heavy rain Situation in various places Akita Gojome Town water outage throughout the town

2023-07-16 17:43:00
In Akita Prefecture, the rain is weakening, but there is damage such as flooding of houses and cars in a wide area such as the center of Akita City, and water trucks of the Self-Defense Forces are working in Oga City and Happo Town. . There are also damages in Yamagata prefecture. We will keep you updated on the current situation as we know it.

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Akita Nakadori General Hospital Flooded to the basement and stopped all medical treatment Request for disaster dispatch

2023-07-16 17:28:00
At Nakadori General Hospital in the center of Akita City, a large amount of water flowed into the facility due to heavy rain, flooding the entire floor, and on the 16th and 17th, all medical care, including emergency care, was suspended. According to Nakadori General Hospital, a large amount of water accumulated due to heavy rain flowed into the basement of a facility that stores medical materials and cooks meals.

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Fukui Mihama-cho beach Male seriously injured after hitting dolphin

2023-07-16 17:20:00
In the early morning of the 16th, a man in his 60s who was swimming at a beach in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture was hit by a wild dolphin that approached him and was seriously injured, including breaking his ribs. I was slightly injured. Police and others are calling for dolphins to stay away from them.

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Keio Line Shinjuku - Sakura Josui Suspension of driving on the upper and lower lines Impact of accident resulting in injury or death

2023-07-16 17:16:00
Due to an accident resulting in injury or death, the Keio Line has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Shinjuku Station and Sakurajosui Station from around 4:36 pm.

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Japan, the U.S., and South Korea conduct training assuming responses to ballistic missiles

2023-07-16 17:00:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the 16th that the Self-Defense Forces conducted joint training with the US and South Korean forces on the assumption of responding to ballistic missiles. It is said that cooperation among the three countries will be promoted as the security environment becomes increasingly severe, such as North Korea launching an ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class ballistic missile.

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Akita Gojome-cho Died in a submerged car Turned out to be a man in his 60s from Hachirogata-cho

2023-07-16 16:54:00
On the morning of the 16th, a man was found in a car submerged in water in Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture, and was later confirmed dead. The man turned out to be a man in his 60s who lives in Hachirogata Town next door.

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M7.3 earthquake near Alaska peninsula, no fear of tsunami to Japan

2023-07-16 16:29:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, at around 3:48 pm Japan time on the 16th, there was a large earthquake of magnitude 7.3 with an epicenter near the Alaska Peninsula in the United States. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there may be some changes in tide levels along the coast of Japan due to this earthquake, but there is no concern about damage.

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Extreme heat in Europe ``may reach record high''

2023-07-16 16:19:00
While the intense heat continues in various parts of Japan, Europe is also experiencing record heat due to heat waves, and the temperature in Greece exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, causing the temporary closure of world-famous tourist destinations. is spreading.

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Sudden increase in children hospitalized with RSV infection Concerns about the impact of conventional medical care in Tokyo

2023-07-16 16:11:00
As the number of children with infectious diseases continues to rise, the number of children hospitalized with "RS virus infection" is increasing rapidly at hospitals in Tokyo, which play a central role in pediatric medical care, and there are concerns about the impact on normal medical care such as surgery and hospitalization. It is in a situation where

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[Updating information] Heavy rain Situation in various places Akita Gojome Town water outage throughout the town

2023-07-16 16:04:00
In Akita Prefecture, houses and cars were submerged in water in a wide area such as the center of Akita City, and in Oga City and Happo Town, Self-Defense Forces water trucks are active. There are also damages in Yamagata prefecture. We will keep you updated on the current situation as we know it.

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Akita Shinkansen Morioka-Akita 17th will also be suspended all day

2023-07-16 15:59:00
The JR East Akita branch office announced that the Akita Shinkansen will be suspended all day from the first train on the 17th due to heavy rain.

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Gunma Kiryu is 39.7 degrees Saitama and Tochigi are over 39 degrees Refrain from going out unreasonably

2023-07-16 15:54:00
On the 16th, the temperature rose mainly in eastern Japan and western Japan, reaching 39.7 degrees in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, the highest, making it a life-threatening heat. Be extra vigilant against heatstroke by frequently rehydrating, using air conditioners appropriately, and refraining from going out unnecessarily.

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Record heavy rain in Akita North Tohoku continues to rain today Strict vigilance

2023-07-16 15:39:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place.

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Gunma Kiryu is 39.7 degrees Saitama and Tochigi are over 39 degrees Refrain from going out unreasonably

2023-07-16 14:59:00
On the 16th, the temperature rose mainly in eastern Japan and western Japan, reaching 39.7 degrees in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, the highest, making it a life-threatening heat. Be extra vigilant against heatstroke by frequently rehydrating, using air conditioners appropriately, and refraining from going out unnecessarily.

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[Updating information] Heavy rain Akita Shinkansen will be suspended all day on the 17th

2023-07-16 14:28:00
In Akita Prefecture, houses and cars were submerged in water in a wide area, including the center of Akita City. There are also damages in Yamagata prefecture. We will keep you updated on the current situation as we know it.

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39.4 degrees was observed in Gunma Kiryu City, the hottest in the country this year

2023-07-16 13:58:00
The temperature was rising mainly in eastern Japan and western Japan, and in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, we observed 39.4 degrees at 1:39 pm, which was the hottest in the country this year. In addition, it is 38.8 degrees in Hachioji City, Tokyo, and 38.6 degrees in Maebashi City and Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture. Be extra cautious of heatstroke and take thorough measures.

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Record heavy rain in Akita North Tohoku continues to rain today Strict vigilance

2023-07-16 13:48:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place.

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Coastal patrols to prevent clam poaching Kashima, Ibaraki

2023-07-16 13:15:00
The fisheries cooperative and other parties patrolled the coast of Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture to prevent poaching of clams, a local specialty.

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[Updating information] Heavy rain Situation in various places Self-Defense Forces to water supply activities in Oga City

2023-07-16 13:01:00
In Akita Prefecture, houses and cars were submerged in water in a wide area, including the center of Akita City. There are also damages in Yamagata prefecture. We will keep you updated on the current situation as we know it.

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Record heavy rain Affected areas in northern Kyushu Cleaning up and restoration work in the heat

2023-07-16 12:54:00
In the devastated area of ​​northern Kyushu, where record-breaking rain fell on the 10th of this month, cleanup and restoration work was carried out in the intense heat while taking measures to prevent heatstroke.

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Record heavy rain in Akita North Tohoku continues to rain today Strict vigilance

2023-07-16 12:40:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place.

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Akita Noshiro ``Emergency safety assurance'' canceled all in the city

2023-07-16 12:35:00
At 11:10 am on the 16th, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, canceled the ``emergency safety assurance'' issued to the Umeuchi district of Futatsui Town, saying that the risk of disaster had decreased. With this, all "emergency safety assurance" issued in Noshiro City has been lifted. In addition, the "evacuation orders" issued to the Ogara and Yamaya districts of Tokiwa, Noshiro City have been lifted. On the other hand, "evacuation orders" continue to be issued to Municipal Yamane Housing in the Yamane area, the Oze Minami area, and the Matsunagafu area.

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19-year-old woman dies in Ota-ku, Tokyo 21-year-old suspect arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

2023-07-16 12:33:00
In the early hours of the 16th, a 19-year-old woman was found dead in a room in an apartment in Ota-ku, Tokyo, and the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 21-year-old suspect living in this room on suspicion of attempted murder. In response to the investigation, she denies part of the charges, saying, "I didn't intend to kill."

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Heavy rain damage in South Korea 33 dead, 10 missing due to river flooding and landslides

2023-07-16 12:30:00
In South Korea, flooding of rivers and landslides due to heavy rain continues, and 33 people have died so far, including 7 people on buses and cars stuck in submerged underpasses in central towns.

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Akita Yurihonjo City New evacuation orders for a total of 606 people in 208 households

2023-07-16 12:17:00
Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 135 people in 42 households in the Minami Fukuda district at 10:20 am on the 16th, saying that the risk of landslide disasters is increasing. At 11:00 a.m., an evacuation order was issued to a total of 471 people from 166 households in Karasugawa, Ayuse Honda, Ayuse Shinden, and Ueno in the Ishizawa district, due to the danger of flooding of the Ishizawa River flowing through the city. Both are calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places with information corresponding to level 4 out of 5 alert levels.

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Record heavy rain in Akita North Tohoku continues to rain today Strict vigilance

2023-07-16 12:00:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place.

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Extremely hot days exceeding 35 degrees in east and west Japan, 39 degrees forecast in Kanto, heatstroke warning

2023-07-16 11:57:00
On the 16th, it was sunny and the temperature was rising mainly in eastern Japan and western Japan, and in some places it was a hot day of 35 degrees or more from the morning. In the Kanto region, the highest temperature is expected to be 39 degrees, which is dangerously hot, so on the 16th, please be more cautious of heatstroke than ever before, such as frequently rehydrating, using air conditioners appropriately, and refraining from unreasonable going out. .

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[Updating information] Heavy rain in Akita Prefecture, etc. Damage in various places (16th)

2023-07-16 11:41:00
In Akita Prefecture, houses and cars were flooded in a wide area, including the center of Akita City. We will keep you updated on the current situation as we know it.

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[Updating information] Heavy rain in Akita Prefecture, etc. Damage in various places (16th)

2023-07-16 11:18:00
In Akita Prefecture, houses and cars were flooded in a wide area, including the center of Akita City. We will keep you updated on the damage that we know so far.

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Record heavy rain in Akita North Tohoku continues to rain today Strict vigilance

2023-07-16 11:07:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place.

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Akita Yurihonjo City Ishizawa River at Ayuse Observatory reaches flood danger level

2023-07-16 10:57:00
According to Akita Prefecture, the Ishizawa River, which flows through the city of Yurihonjo, reached the flood danger level at the Ayuse Observatory at 10:20 am. The prefecture is calling for attention to future information announced by Yurihonjo City, as there is a risk of flooding.

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Akita Noshiro "Emergency safety assurance" Futatsui town's seed district is canceled

2023-07-16 10:53:00
Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, has lifted the "emergency safety assurance" issued to the seed district of Futatsui Town, saying that the risk of landslide disasters has decreased. On the other hand, the Umeuchi district of Futatsui-cho, Noshiro City continues to issue emergency security measures. In addition, Noshiro City has issued a Level 4 "evacuation order" to Municipal Yamane Housing in the Yamane District, Oze Minami District, Ogara District in Tokiwa, Noshiro City, and Yamaya District in the Matsunagafu District.

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"Fraud phone calls from the car on the highway" "Mobile type" criminal group exposed

2023-07-16 10:43:00
A gang member who is believed to be the leader of a "mobile type" special fraud group that makes fraudulent calls from cars running on the highway was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department. The group did not stop by the service area so as not to be caught, and kept calling for 12 hours every day, such as using the toilet in the car.

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Taihei River in Akita City, where flooding occurred.

2023-07-16 10:39:00
According to Akita Prefecture, the Taihei River flowing through Akita City, where flooding occurred, fell below the flood danger level at 9:40 am at the Ushijima Observatory in Narayama, Akita City.

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Record heavy rain in Akita North Tohoku continues to rain today Strict vigilance

2023-07-16 09:55:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Record heavy rain in Akita Prefecture, future outlook

2023-07-16 09:51:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place. Toshiyuki Minami, a weather forecaster, explains the forecast and precautions for heavy rain in the future. (The video is 2 minutes and 31 seconds. It is the content that was broadcast on the news before 9:00 am. You cannot see it on the data broadcasting)

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[Video] Widespread flood damage in Akita Prefecture Brown water around Akita Station

2023-07-16 09:24:00
Due to the record heavy rain in Akita Prefecture, flooding damage occurred in a wide area, and on the night of the 15th, firefighters rescued residents by boat in a residential area in the center of Akita City. By the morning of the 16th, the water level had dropped, but houses and cars were still submerged. We will keep you updated on the damage situation in Akita Prefecture, along with videos.

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Akita Gojome-cho A man was found in a car Confirmed dead Hachirogata-cho resident

2023-07-16 09:23:00
According to the police and fire department, at around 8:15 am on the 16th, a man was found in a car that was in the water near Gojome High School in Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture. Police say the man was found in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest and was later pronounced dead. Police and fire departments received information that they had lost contact with a resident of Hachirogata Town, and were confirming a car that was believed to belong to this resident.

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Akita Gojome town Man found in car Cardiopulmonary arrest Residents of Hachirogata town

2023-07-16 09:17:00
According to the fire department, about 8:15 a.m., a farmland about 100 meters away from the prefectural road near Gojome High School in Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture, was flooded with water. A man was found in the car that was in use. According to the fire department, the man found is in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest. Police and firefighters were confirming a car believed to belong to a resident who had lost contact in Hachirogata Town.

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Akita Daisen Evacuation order for 42 people from 17 households in Kyowa Shoshu

2023-07-16 09:16:00
At 8:40 am, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 42 people in 17 households in some areas of Kyowa Kotane due to the flooding of the river. The information corresponds to level 4 of the 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Record heavy rain in Akita North Tohoku continues to rain today Strict vigilance

2023-07-16 09:14:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place.

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[Traffic information] JR conventional lines continue to suspend operations in the Tohoku region, mainly in Akita Prefecture

2023-07-16 09:09:00
Due to the heavy rain, in the Tohoku region, JR's conventional lines, mainly in Akita Prefecture, have been suspended from the first train.

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"Flood danger information" in Akita Omono River The danger of flooding increases greatly

2023-07-16 09:08:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, due to this heavy rain, the lower reaches of the Omono River, which flows through Akita City, reached the "flood danger water level" at the Tsubaki River water level observatory. On the evening of the 15th, the upstream of the Omono River also reached the flood danger level at the Jinguji Observatory in Daisen City. The national government and the Meteorological Observatory are calling for strict vigilance by issuing "flood danger information" as the danger of flooding is increasing. Please ensure your safety by confirming the evacuation information of the local government and moving to a place where there is no risk of flooding.

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Akita Happocho Water supply cut off due to landslide Request for disaster dispatch to GSDF Water truck departs

2023-07-16 09:05:00
Governor Satake of Akita Prefecture requested the Self-Defense Forces to dispatch a disaster relief force to support water supply, saying that a landslide that occurred in Happo Town had caused a water pipe to burst, causing a water outage. In response to this, the Ground Self-Defense Force Akita Garrison in Akita City departed for Happo-cho with two vehicles, including a water truck, and six members. They said they plan to supply 400 liters of water as soon as they arrive.

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Akita Daisen Additional evacuation order for 1 household in Omagari Nishine area Danger of inland flooding

2023-07-16 08:51:00
At 8:10 am, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture issued an evacuation order to two people per household in the Omagari Nishine area, citing the danger of inland flooding. The information corresponds to level 4 of the 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Akita Noshiro Evacuation orders for 1,024 people in 512 households

2023-07-16 08:49:00
Due to landslides and river flooding, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 512 households and 1,024 people in the ▽ Yamane district municipal Yamane housing, ▽ Ose south district, and ▽ Matsunagabu district on the 16th. bottom. This is information corresponding to level 4 of the 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Rivers exceeding the "flood danger water level" in Akita Prefecture (as of 6:30 am)

2023-07-16 08:34:00
Due to heavy rain, some rivers in Akita Prefecture exceed the flood danger level.

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[Video] Widespread flood damage in Akita Prefecture Brown water around Akita Station

2023-07-16 08:31:00
Due to the record heavy rain in Akita Prefecture, flooding damage occurred in a wide area, and on the night of the 15th, firefighters rescued residents by boat in a residential area in the center of Akita City. Even on the morning of the 16th, houses and cars were still submerged in water. We will keep you updated on the damage situation in Akita Prefecture, along with videos.

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Akita Yurihonjo Evacuation order for 6557 people in 2709 households

2023-07-16 08:30:00
In Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, on the morning of the 16th, the entire Nishime area, ▽ Ikeguchi area, ▽ Kuzuho area, ▽ Kamata area, ▽ Funaoka area, ▽ Nakahata area, ▽ Machimura area due to the risk of landslide disaster ▽ Evacuation orders were issued to 2,709 households and 6,557 people in the Hiraishi district. The information corresponds to level 4 of the 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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"Emergency safety assurance" in Akita prefecture to 6 municipalities (as of 7:30 am)

2023-07-16 08:29:00
In Akita Prefecture, as of 7:30 am, 6 municipalities have issued the highest alert level of ``Level 5'' ``Ensuring emergency safety''.

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6 local governments in Akita Prefecture to secure emergency safety (as of 6:00 a.m.)

2023-07-16 08:16:00
In Akita Prefecture, as of 6:00 am, six municipalities have issued the highest alert level of "level 5" "emergency safety assurance".

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Yamagata Sakata Evacuation orders to the Odaino and Yunodai districts

2023-07-16 08:11:00
At 7:21 am, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture issued an evacuation order to the Odaino and Yunodai districts due to the risk of landslides. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Unable to contact one resident of Hachirogata Town, Akita

2023-07-16 08:07:00
According to the towns of Gojome and Hachirogata in Akita Prefecture, they have lost contact with one resident of Hachirogata. Police and firefighters have been confirming from 7:00 am that a car that seems to belong to this resident is submerged in a rice field near Gojome High School.

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Record heavy rain in Akita North Tohoku continues to rain today Strict vigilance

2023-07-16 08:06:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place.

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Akita Asahikawa falls below the flood danger water level

2023-07-16 07:47:00
Asahikawa's Nakajima Observatory in Akita City fell below the flood danger level at 5:40 am.

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Highest temperature expected to be 38 degrees in Kanto Dangerous heat in various places Avoid unreasonable going out

2023-07-16 07:40:00
On the 16th, it will be sunny mainly in eastern Japan and western Japan, and it is expected to be extremely hot in various places, and in the Kanto region, the maximum temperature is expected to be 38 degrees, which is dangerous. In addition to frequent hydration and appropriate use of air conditioners, please refrain from going out unnecessarily, so please be more cautious of heat stroke on the 16th.

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Akita Kamikoani Village Koani River drops below flood danger level

2023-07-16 07:36:00
At 6:20 am, the Sugihana Observatory on the Koani River in Kamikoani Village, Akita Prefecture fell below the flood danger level.

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[Video] Widespread flood damage in Akita Prefecture Brown water around Akita Station

2023-07-16 07:09:00
Due to the record heavy rain in Akita Prefecture, flooding damage occurred in a wide area, and on the night of the 15th, firefighters rescued residents by boat in a residential area in the center of Akita City. Even on the morning of the 16th, houses and cars were still submerged in water. We will keep you updated on the damage situation in Akita Prefecture, along with videos.

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Heavy rain damage in South Korea 26 dead, 10 missing due to river flooding and landslides

2023-07-16 07:03:00
In South Korea, 26 people have died so far due to river flooding and landslides caused by the rain that continues to fall over a wide area from the west to the east.

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"Flood danger information" in Akita Omono River The danger of flooding increases greatly

2023-07-16 07:00:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, due to this heavy rain, the lower reaches of the Omono River, which flows through Akita City, reached the "flood danger water level" at the Tsubaki River water level observatory. On the evening of the 15th, the upstream of the Omono River also reached the flood danger level at the Jinguji Observatory in Daisen City. The national government and the Meteorological Observatory are calling for strict vigilance by issuing "flood danger information" as the danger of flooding is increasing. Please ensure your safety by confirming the evacuation information of the local government and moving to a place where there is no risk of flooding.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Record heavy rain in Akita Prefecture, future outlook

2023-07-16 06:38:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place. Toshiyuki Minami, a weather forecaster, explains the forecast and precautions for heavy rain in the future. (The video is 2 minutes 06 seconds. It is the content that was broadcast on the news at 6:00 am. You cannot see it on the data broadcasting)

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Record heavy rain in Akita North Tohoku continues to rain today Strict vigilance

2023-07-16 06:28:00
Due to the active front, rain continues to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, with record-breaking rainfall in Akita Prefecture and river flooding in Akita City, flooding a wide area including the central area. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place.

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Akita Shinkansen Morioka Station - Akita Station Up and down lines All day operation suspended Impact of rain

2023-07-16 06:17:00
According to JR East, the Akita Shinkansen is expected to continue to rain in the future, so on the 16th, it will be suspended all day on the up and down lines between Morioka Station and Akita Station.

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Akita City Evacuation instructions for 5269 people in 2559 households in the Omono River basin Risk of flooding

2023-07-16 05:12:00
Akita City issued an evacuation order to 2,559 households and 5,269 people in the basin at 4:50 am, as the Omono River flowing through the city increased and the risk of flooding increased. We are calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places with information corresponding to level 4 out of 5 alert levels.

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Omono River in Akita reaches flood danger level at Tsubakigawa Observatory

2023-07-16 05:10:00
According to the country, the Omono River, which flows through Akita City, reached the flood danger level at the Tsubakigawa Observatory at 4:10 am. The national government and the Meteorological Observatory have issued flood warning information, citing the possibility of flooding, and are urging people to pay close attention to evacuation information from Akita City.

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Akita Expressway Odate Kita IC - Kosaka Kita IC Up and down lines closed

2023-07-16 04:59:00
Due to the rainfall exceeding the standard value, the Akita Expressway has been closed from 1:30 am on the up and down lines between the Odate Kita Interchange and the Kosaka Kita Interchange. In addition, the Japan Sea Coastal Tohoku Expressway is also closed on the inbound and outbound lines between the Kisakata Interchange and the Iwaki Interchange.

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[Explanation by a weather forecaster] Record heavy rain in Akita Prefecture

2023-07-16 02:27:00
Due to the active front, rain continued to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, and in just half a day, Akita Prefecture experienced record-breaking heavy rainfall exceeding the rainfall for July and one month in a normal year. doing. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place. Asami Kuboi, a weather forecaster, explains the forecast and warning points for future rain. (The video is 2 minutes and 26 seconds. It was broadcast on the news at 2:00 am. You cannot see it on the data broadcasting.)

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Akita Yurihonjo 656 households 1829 people were ordered to evacuate

2023-07-16 01:51:00
Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 1,829 people in 656 households in some areas at 1:15 am, citing the risk of landslides. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Record heavy rain in Akita Expected to continue raining today Beware of flooding of rivers

2023-07-16 01:30:00
Due to the active front, rain continued to fall mainly in the northern part of the Tohoku region, and in just half a day, Akita Prefecture experienced record-breaking heavy rainfall exceeding the rainfall for July and one month in a normal year. doing. In the northern part of the Tohoku region, rain is expected to continue on the 16th, and it is necessary to remain vigilant against flooding of low-lying land, flooding of rivers, and landslides. Even if the rain stops or weakens, the high risk of disasters is expected to continue, so please stay in a safe place.

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[Detailed heavy rain on the 15th] 4 people injured in Akita Prefecture Mudslides flooded houses in various places

2023-07-16 01:12:00
Due to the active front, rain continued to fall mainly in the northern part of Tohoku, and in just half a day, Akita Prefecture experienced record-breaking rainfall exceeding the rainfall for July and the first month of a normal year. In Akita Prefecture, a landslide occurred in the Soekawa district of Akita City, and four people were slightly injured in a house that was flooded with landslides. has also been affected. We are constantly updating the status of damage in Akita and Aomori prefectures due to this heavy rain.

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Heat Stroke Countermeasures Open Air Conditioning Facility “Cooling Shelter” Spreads

2023-07-16 01:00:00
In order to prevent heatstroke, municipalities across the country are opening private facilities with air conditioning as "cooling shelters", and the number of users is increasing even in Tokyo.

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Akita Prefecture Approximately 600 households are out of power, recovery is expected to take some time (as of midnight)

2023-07-16 00:42:00
According to the Tohoku Electric Power Network, a total of about 600 households in Akita Prefecture were without power as of midnight due to the heavy rain. There are ▽ 300 houses in Gojome Town and ▽ 200 houses in Akita City, etc. The Tohoku Electric Power Network expects it will take some time to restore because it will be dark and the visibility will be poor, making it difficult to check the situation and work on site.

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