Main news(2023/08/15)
Tottori Prefecture Decided to apply the Disaster Relief Act to Tottori City and Misasa Town
2023-08-15 21:48:00
Tottori Prefecture has decided to apply the Disaster Relief Act to Tottori City and Misasa Town, as many residents may be damaged by the heavy rain caused by Typhoon No. With this application, the national and prefectural governments will bear the costs of setting up shelters.
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Ensuring emergency safety Acting to protect lives Tottori Kotoura town to 16,237 people
2023-08-15 20:12:00
At 7:28 pm, Kotoura Town in Tottori Prefecture issued an ``emergency safety assurance'' to 16,237 people in 6489 households throughout the town. The alert level is "Level 5", which is the highest, so check your surroundings and take action that has a high chance of saving your life, such as a nearby building, the second floor of your home, or a place away from a slope. I am calling you to take it.
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Missile attack in various parts of Russia Ukraine Kills 3 people
2023-08-15 19:59:00
Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, launched missile attacks in various places, killing three residents in the western part and damaging facilities such as kindergartens. Against this backdrop, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting inviting the Chinese Defense Minister and others to reinstate the West, which continues to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
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A large slider in the pool injured a boy too much speed Chiba
2023-08-15 19:51:00
This month, at a pool in a park in Mihama Ward, Chiba City, an 8-year-old boy who was sliding on a large slider collided with the wall at the end point and was seriously injured. It seems that the amount of water flowing through the slider was too much and the speed was too high, so the city decided to suspend the use of the slider and review its operation.
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Hawaii wildfires kill 99 people, power lines cut by strong winds may be the cause of the fire
2023-08-15 18:45:00
So far, 99 people have been confirmed dead in the wildfires on Maui, Hawaii. Hawaii's electric power company has said it will fully cooperate with local authorities' investigations to confirm the facts, as it is pointed out that a power line that was cut by strong winds may have caused the wildfire.
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Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen Scheduled to operate from the first train on the 16th
2023-08-15 18:04:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen stopped operating between Nagoya Station and Shin-Osaka Station all day on the 15th, and operated on a temporary schedule with a significantly reduced number of trains between Tokyo Station and Nagoya Station. On the other hand, on the 16th, JR Tokai has not planned to suspend the Tokaido Shinkansen at this time, and plans to operate normally from the first train. In addition, the Sanyo Shinkansen, which had stopped operating on the 15th in some sections due to the typhoon, is scheduled to resume operation from the first train on the 16th.
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Tottori Chiyo River Flooding danger water level Flooding and risk of flooding in Tottori city
2023-08-15 17:18:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, due to this heavy rain, the Chiyo River in Tottori Prefecture has reached the "flood danger water level" at Tottori City's Tottori Observatory. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Japan Meteorological Agency are calling for strict vigilance by issuing "flood danger information", saying that the danger of flooding is increasing. The Chiyo River will overflow due to the levee break, etc., and there is a risk of flooding in Tottori City. Please check the local government's evacuation information and ensure your safety by moving to a place where there is no risk of flooding.
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Saji-cho, Tottori-shi "Sajigawa Dam" emergency discharge started
2023-08-15 17:00:00
Tottori Prefecture has announced that the "Saji River Dam" in Saji Town, Tottori City has started emergency discharge from 4:40 pm, saying that it could not store water due to heavy rain caused by Typhoon No. 7.
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Special heavy rain warning for Tottori Prefecture Take action to protect lives
2023-08-15 16:50:00
At 4:40 pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for the northern and southern parts of Tottori City due to Typhoon No. The highest level of caution is required with information corresponding to level 5, which is the highest of the five alert levels. 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. We are calling for you to take actions that are likely to save your life, such as moving to the room on the other side.
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Ensuring emergency safety 1018 people in 436 households in part of Tottori City must act to protect their lives
2023-08-15 16:49:00
In Tottori City, due to the emergency release of water from the Saji River Dam in Saji Town, Tottori City, at 4:17 pm, Kuzuya, Saji Town; Furuichi, Saji Town; "Emergency safety assurance" was issued to 436 households and 1,018 people in Beppu and Koyose, Koyose Town. The alert level is "Level 5", which is the highest, so check your surroundings and take action that has a high chance of saving your life, such as a nearby building, the second floor of your home, or a place away from a slope. I am calling you to take it.
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Ensuring emergency safety All 15,858 people in Kami-cho, Hyogo Take action to protect their lives
2023-08-15 16:03:00
In Kami-cho, Hyogo Prefecture, the Yada River and Yubune River flowing through the town exceeded the flood danger level, so at 3:30 pm on the 15th, 6369 households and 15,858 people throughout the town issued an "emergency safety assurance". . The alert level is "Level 5", which is the highest, so check your surroundings and take action that has a high chance of saving your life, such as a nearby building, the second floor of your home, or a place away from a slope. I am calling you to take it.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology instructs Nihon University to investigate drug incidents involving American football club members
2023-08-15 14:52:00
In response to the incident in which a male member of the American football club at Nihon University was arrested for hiding cannabis and stimulants, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology instructed Nihon University to verify whether the response was appropriate.
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Darvish overtakes Hideo Nomo, the most strikeouts by a major league Japanese player
2023-08-15 14:42:00
Pitcher Yu Darvish of the Padres in the major leagues hit six strikeouts against the Orioles on the 14th, setting a total of 1,919 strikeouts in the major leagues, breaking Hideo Nomo's record for most Japanese players. Pitcher Darvish, who threw up to the 7th inning, lost 4 goals and suffered his 8th loss.
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Sapporo Susukino mutilation case Fatal wound reaching near the lungs
2023-08-15 14:37:00
The body of a decapitated man was found at a hotel in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo. Interviews with investigators revealed that it was a deep wound that reached nearby. In addition, it was found that the 29-year-old daughter used a tool to break the man's mobile phone at the hotel, and the police are investigating the details as if they tried to destroy the evidence.
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Tokushima Awa Odori last day canceled due to Typhoon No. 7
2023-08-15 14:18:00
The last day of the Awa Odori in Tokushima City was the 15th, but as a result of discussing the impact of Typhoon No. 7, the executive committee decided that it would be difficult to hold the dance on the night of the 15th. announced to discontinue
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Kushida River, which flows through Mie Matsusaka City, etc., at flood danger level
2023-08-15 13:44:00
According to the Mie River National Highway Office, the Kushida River, which flows through Matsuzaka City, has reached the "flood danger water level" at the Kushida Bridge Water Level Observatory. At 11:40 am, the Mie River National Highway Office and others raised the flood warning information to "flood danger information" and called for strict vigilance, saying that the risk of flooding is increasing.
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"Typhoon No. 7 landed near Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture around 1 pm" Japan Meteorological Agency
2023-08-15 13:15:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that Typhoon No. 7 landed near Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture around 1:00 pm.
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Is there a gust of wind such as a tornado in eastern Tottori Prefecture Japan Meteorological Agency
2023-08-15 13:10:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning information at 0:58 pm earlier, saying that a gust of wind such as a tornado was likely to have occurred in eastern Tottori prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, gusts such as tornadoes are believed to have occurred in eastern Tottori Prefecture, and there is a risk of more occurring in the future. A gust of wind, such as a tornado, occurs when a developed cumulonimbus cloud approaches. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to pay close attention to gusts of wind and secure safety inside sturdy buildings when there are signs of approaching cumulonimbus clouds, such as thunder, sudden changes in wind, and hail.
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78 years since the end of the war National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead
2023-08-15 12:43:00
On August 15, the 78th anniversary of the end of the war, a government-sponsored National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead was held at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo to commemorate the approximately 3.1 million war dead who lost their lives. I am attending.
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Digital Minister Kono returns 3 months of minister's salary due to My Number trouble
2023-08-15 12:15:00
Digital Minister Kono took responsibility for a series of troubles related to My Number, such as other people's accounts being registered as public money receiving accounts for receiving national benefits, etc. announced that it would voluntarily return the
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Is there a gust of wind such as a tornado in central Shizuoka Prefecture Japan Meteorological Agency
2023-08-15 12:11:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning information at 11:58 am, saying that a gust of wind such as a tornado was likely to have occurred in central Shizuoka Prefecture.
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Over 38 degrees Celsius in Niigata Prefecture, temperature rises mainly on the Sea of Japan side Strict warning against heat stroke
2023-08-15 12:06:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 7, the temperature has risen mainly on the Sea of Japan side on the 15th, and especially in Niigata Prefecture, it has become a dangerous heat exceeding 38 degrees from the morning. There are places where dangerous heat continues for days. Please continue to be extremely vigilant against heatstroke, such as frequently rehydrating.
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Treated water release Ministry of Foreign Affairs refutes South Korean internet media reports
2023-08-15 11:49:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, South Korean internet media reported, "Since the radioactivity concentration exceeded the standard, they are trying to accelerate the dilution to meet the safety standard." As such, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs countered that it was "unfounded."
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[Commentary video] Typhoon Rain and river conditions Risk of landslide disasters (10:00)
2023-08-15 10:40:00
Typhoon No. 7 is moving northwest while engulfing the Kinki and Shikoku regions. The Kinki, Tokai, and Chugoku regions are experiencing intensifying winds and rains, and in Okayama and Tottori prefectures, cumulonimbus clouds that develop in succession form a linear rain belt, causing life-threatening landslides and floods. The danger is rising sharply. This is a commentary by Yuki Wakabayashi, a reporter in charge of disasters in the Social Affairs Department. Data broadcasting is not available. [Video 7 minutes 44 seconds] Broadcast on the news at 10 am on the 15th.
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Shogi "Ouisen" 4th game begins Fujii Nanako wins defense
2023-08-15 10:22:00
One of the eight major shogi titles, the 4th game of the 7th game of the ``Ouisen'' has started in Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture. Sota Fujii 7th crown (21), who has won 3 consecutive wins so far, will try to defend his third title this year, while challenger Daichi Sasaki 7th dan (28) will aim to return one win.
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Iwate Iwaizumi Town Evacuation Instructions for 276 Households Due to Risk of Shimizu River Flooding
2023-08-15 10:13:00
Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 276 households from the Shida area along the Shimizu River to the confluence point of the Omoto River at 9:30 am, citing the risk of flooding of the Shimizu River flowing through the town. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.
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Tottori Misasa-machi evacuation order 2465 households 5910 people throughout the town
2023-08-15 10:11:00
At 9:30 am, Misasa Town in Tottori Prefecture issued an "evacuation order" to 5,910 people in 2,465 households throughout the town. Level 4 information out of 5 warning levels calls for evacuation from dangerous places.
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April-June GDP real growth rate annualized +6.0%, positive for 3 consecutive quarters
2023-08-15 09:08:00
From April to June, GDP = Gross Domestic Product, compared to the previous three months, increased by an annualized rate of 6.0% for the third consecutive quarter.
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Torrential rain near Shikano, Tottori, Misasa-cho, Tottori City Danger of disaster approaches
2023-08-15 08:41:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, according to radar analysis, about 100 mm of rain fell in the vicinity of Shikano, Tottori City, and about 90 mm of rain fell in the vicinity of Tottori City, Tottori City and Misasa Town, Tottori Prefecture in one hour until 8:00 am. It seems that Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.
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The Yoshino River in Nara reaches the flood danger level
2023-08-15 08:36:00
According to Nara Prefecture, the Yoshino River, which flows through Oyodo Town, has reached the "flood danger water level" at the Shimobuchi Observatory. Nara Prefecture raises the flood warning information to "flood danger information" at 7 am and calls for strict vigilance, saying that the risk of flooding is increasing.
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A linear rain belt occurs in Okayama and Tottori prefectures "Information on remarkable heavy rain"
2023-08-15 08:02:00
At 7:50 am on the 15th, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``Information on remarkable heavy rain'', saying that a linear rain belt occurred in Okayama and Tottori prefectures, 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 one after another and bring heavy rain. We are also calling on you to ensure your safety.
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Typhoon No. 7 [Power Outage / Damage] Pedestrian bridge washed away in Maizuru City, Kyoto
2023-08-15 06:59:00
The impact of Typhoon No. 7 is spreading. It summarizes the situation in each place, such as damage and power outages.
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Extremely hot day expected mainly on the Sea of Japan side Is Niigata Prefecture "dangerous heat" today?
2023-08-15 06:24:00
The 15th will also be a hot day with a maximum temperature of 35 degrees or more mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and dangerous heat is expected in Niigata Prefecture, and severe heat is expected in various places. Please continue to be extremely vigilant against heatstroke, such as using air conditioners and frequently rehydrating.
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Typhoon No. 7 Lands near Shionomisaki, Wakayama Strict attention to storms and high tides
2023-08-15 06:22:00
Typhoon No. 7 landed near Shionomisaki in Wakayama Prefecture before 5:00 am on the 15th, and is moving northwest while engulfing the Kii Peninsula and other areas. In Kinki and Tokai, the wind and rain are intensifying, and in the Kanto and Chugoku regions, which are far from the typhoon, rain clouds have developed. You can Be on the lookout for storms, storm surges, landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and river flooding, and stay in safe places such as sturdy buildings. In the second half of the article, I summarized the outlook for each day when it is time to be cautious of storms, heavy rain, and storm surges.
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[Typhoon Traffic] Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen 15th Partially canceled all day
2023-08-15 06:16:00
Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 7, JR Tokai decided to stop driving the Tokaido Shinkansen between Nagoya Station and Shin-Osaka Station all day on the 15th. In addition, JR West has announced that the Sanyo Shinkansen will stop operating all day between Shin-Osaka Station and Okayama Station on the 15th.
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High school baseball 4 games postponed due to typhoon Canceled practice in the stadium
2023-08-15 05:52:00
Due to Typhoon No. 7, four games of the third round scheduled for the 15th of the summer national high school baseball were canceled and postponed to the 16th.
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78th anniversary of the end of the war Memorial day for the war dead throughout Japan Peace prayer events
2023-08-15 05:13:00
It is 78 years in 15 days since the end of the war. Events to commemorate the war dead and pray for peace are to be held across the country.
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The Kumano River in Wakayama Shingu reaches the flood danger level
2023-08-15 05:02:00
According to Wakayama Prefecture, the Kumano River, which flows through Shingu City, reached the "flood danger water level" at 4:30 am at the Hitari Observatory. Wakayama Prefecture and the Wakayama Local Meteorological Observatory have issued ``flood danger information'' and called for strict vigilance, saying that the danger of flooding is increasing.
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