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Torrential rain in Hokuriku Niigata and Yamagata are also at risk of disasters Strict vigilance

2022-08-04 23:31:00
Due to the effects of fronts and low pressure systems, the Hokuriku region is experiencing intermittent torrential rains, flooding rivers and landslides. Even if the rain subsides, there is a possibility that it will intensify again by the morning of the 5th, so please evacuate as soon as possible before the situation worsens. Even in Niigata Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture, where heavy rain special warnings were issued before noon on the 4th, the risk of disasters continues to be high, and strict vigilance is still required.

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Yamagata Shinkansen to resume operation on all lines after 9 am tomorrow

2022-08-04 22:10:00
Due to the heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen was suspended for the entire day on the inbound and outbound lines between Fukushima Station and Shinjo Station, but according to JR East, after confirming safety on the 5th, the entire line will continue to operate from 9:00 am. is to resume.

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Rimin pointed out in the change of the name of the former Unification Church “The circumstances should be clarified”

2022-08-04 21:37:00
Regarding the name change from the former Unification Church to the "Family Federation for World Peace and Unification," the Constitutional Democratic Party held a hearing with the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and from the members who attended, the church side first consulted, followed by a formal application for certification. It was pointed out that the process leading up to this should be clarified.

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Torrential rain in Hokuriku Niigata and Yamagata are also at risk of disasters Strict vigilance

2022-08-04 21:25:00
Due to the effects of fronts and low pressure systems, the Hokuriku region is experiencing intermittent torrential rains, flooding rivers and landslides. Even if the rain subsides, there is a possibility that it will intensify again by the morning of the 5th, so please evacuate as soon as possible before the situation worsens. Even in Niigata Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture, where heavy rain special warnings were issued before noon on the 4th, the risk of disasters continues to be high, and strict vigilance is still required.

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Ishikawa Komatsu City Cancels "Emergency Security" for the entire city to "Evacuation Order"

2022-08-04 21:24:00
At 6:40 pm, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, lifted the "emergency safety assurance" issued throughout the city due to the flooding of the Kakegawa River. On the other hand, due to the high risk of flooding and landslides, evacuation orders have been issued throughout the city.

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Two people arrested on suspicion of abusing “smartphone transfer discount” Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office

2022-08-04 21:02:00
About two 54-year-old men who were arrested on suspicion of fraud for purchasing a smartphone at an unreasonably low price using a service when switching from a ``3G'' mobile phone such as a so-called ``Galake'' to a smartphone of another company. The district attorney's office has dismissed both charges.

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Ishikawa Hakusan City Canceled "Emergency Security" in 6 districts, continued in 9 districts

2022-08-04 20:45:00
At 6:40 pm, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, lifted the "emergency safety assurance" in some areas. Six districts have been lifted: Mikawa, Choya, Minato, Ishikawa, Yamajima, and Tatehata. On the other hand, we have continued to issue "Emergency Security Guarantee" for 9 districts.

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Former Unification Church Friendship Group Co-sponsored Event Kagoshima City Cancels Sponsorship

2022-08-04 20:26:00
Kagoshima City announced on the 3rd that it has canceled its support for the international exchange event co-sponsored by the "Family Federation for World Peace and Unification" former Unification Church friendship group.

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Torrential rain in Hokuriku Niigata and Yamagata are also at risk of disasters Strict vigilance

2022-08-04 20:25:00
Due to the effects of fronts and low pressure systems, the Hokuriku region is experiencing intermittent torrential rains, flooding rivers and landslides. The rain is likely to intensify again after this, so please evacuate as soon as possible before the situation worsens. Even in Niigata Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture, where heavy rain special warnings were issued before noon on the 4th, the risk of disasters continues to be high, and strict vigilance is still required.

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[Drone video] Niigata Murakami JR Yonesaka line has extensive earth and sand

2022-08-04 20:17:00
This is a video taken from the sky by an NHK drone around 5:40 pm on the 4th in Kaitsuki, Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture. The slope of a mountain near the JR Yonesaka Line has collapsed, and earth and sand are spreading over a wide area on the track.

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Record-breaking heavy rain in Yamagata, Niigata and Hokuriku

2022-08-04 20:01:00
From the 3rd to the 4th, Yamagata, Niigata and Hokuriku experienced record heavy rainfall. Experts say that the background of the heavy rain, which greatly exceeded the Meteorological Agency's initial forecast, was that the front continued to stagnate and that a large amount of water vapor flowed into the Sea of ​​Japan side.

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Ahead of the Nagasaki Atomic Bombing Day, construction work for the Peace Memorial Ceremony begins

2022-08-04 19:17:00
Ahead of the Nagasaki Atomic Bombing Day on the 9th of this month, which marks the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing, work to set up large tents and other equipment has begun at Peace Park in Nagasaki City, where the Peace Memorial Ceremony will be held.

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Kinugawa flooding Trial for compensation

2022-08-04 19:17:00
In a lawsuit filed against the government by residents of Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture, who suffered extensive damage due to the flooding of the Kinugawa River in the Kanto and Tohoku heavy rains seven years ago, the government found problems with river management. An appeal was filed against the 1st trial judgment ordering some of the plaintiffs to compensate for the damages. On the other hand, some of the plaintiffs also appealed, and the case will be tried again at the Tokyo High Court.

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Air Self-Defense Force F15 fighter emergency departure from Naha base or takeoff confirmed 6 times

2022-08-04 19:05:00
At the Air Self-Defense Force Naha base, it was seen from the morning that F15 fighters waiting in the hangar for scramble = emergency launch repeatedly started. By 3:00 pm on the 4th, at least six takeoffs of these fighter planes, which are believed to be scrambles, were confirmed, heading in the southwest direction.

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Released on a dedicated website for measures against heat stroke in the event of a disaster Ministry of the Environment

2022-08-04 18:58:00
The Ministry of the Environment has released a dedicated website for heat stroke countermeasures in the event of a disaster, calling for caution, as the risk of heat stroke increases due to unfamiliar environments and work such as cleaning up in the event of a disaster.

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Yamagata Iide town water supply cut off due to heavy rain Ground Self-Defense Forces dispatched for disaster relief activities

2022-08-04 18:58:00
Due to record-breaking rainfall, most of the town in Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture, has had its water supply cut off, and the Ground Self-Defense Forces are conducting water supply activities.

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Chinese military begins exercises around Taiwan Voices of anxiety from fishermen on Yonaguni Island

2022-08-04 18:49:00
On the 4th, the Chinese military began military exercises in six areas surrounding Taiwan. In Yonaguni Island, Okinawa Prefecture, where the exercise area is located in the north and south of the island, fishing is being carried out as usual, but some fishermen have voiced their concerns.

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Information on evacuating the elderly to the Kotsuhara district of Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture

2022-08-04 18:46:00
At 6:15 pm on the 4th, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture issued information on ``evacuation of the elderly, etc.'' to 425 households and 960 people in the Kozuhara district, etc., due to the risk of landslide disasters due to heavy rain. The information corresponds to level 3 of the 5 warning levels, calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to start evacuating.

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Torrential rain in Hokuriku, danger of disaster in Niigata and Yamagata, strict vigilance

2022-08-04 18:33:00
Due to the effects of fronts and low pressure systems, intermittent torrential rains have fallen in the Hokuriku region, and flooding of rivers and landslides have already occurred one after another. The rain is likely to intensify again after this, so please evacuate as soon as possible before the situation worsens. Even in Niigata Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture, where heavy rain special warnings were issued before noon on the 4th, the risk of disasters continues to be high, and strict vigilance is still required.

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Ishikawa Prefecture Governor Hase Stays at the entrance of the mountain trail due to heavy rain from Hakusan to Shimoyama

2022-08-04 18:29:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture has been climbing Mt. Hakusan since the 3rd to promote Mt.

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Junior high school students who are grandchildren and great-grandchildren of former residents of the Northern Territories appeal to Prime Minister Kishida for early return

2022-08-04 18:28:00
Junior high school students from Hokkaido, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of former Northern Territory residents, met with Prime Minister Kishida and appealed for the early return of the Northern Territories and the resumption of exchange programs.

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Heavy rains affect Yamagata Prefecture / Fukushima Prefecture It is difficult to connect to mobile phones in some areas (16:00)

2022-08-04 18:27:00
According to major mobile phone companies, as of 4:00 pm on the 4th, it is difficult to connect to mobile phones in some areas of Yamagata and Fukushima prefectures due to heavy rain.

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[Drone video] Yamagata Iide Town Collapsed "Ohmaki Bridge" bridge girder on the riverbed

2022-08-04 18:00:00
This is a video taken by NHK with a drone after 4:00 pm on the 4th, of the "Ohmaki Bridge" that collapsed on the 3rd in the Koshirakawa district of Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture. The bridge girder has fallen completely, and the soil is exposed at the base. At the bottom of the river lies a structure that looks like a bridge girder. One of the piers has collapsed, and a large amount of sand and driftwood is wrapped around the other pier. Part of the foundation of the building at the foot of the bridge has also collapsed.

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[Drone video] Niigata Sekikawa Village Road subsidence, sand and driftwood beyond

2022-08-04 17:59:00
This is a video taken from the sky by an NHK drone around 4:15 pm on the 4th in the Yuzawa district of Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture. In addition to cars falling into the sunken road, you can see how sand and driftwood are flowing into the surrounding houses.

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Fukui Sokokuri River reaches flood danger level

2022-08-04 17:49:00
The Sokoji River, which flows through Fukui City, exceeded the flood danger level at the Kamisato Observatory in Bunkyo, Fukui City after 4:30 pm.

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Evacuation orders throughout Fukui City 99,872 households 265,904 people

2022-08-04 17:48:00
Fukui City issued an evacuation order to 265,904 people in 99,872 households across Fukui City at 5:00 pm, citing the increased risk of landslides and river flooding due to heavy rain. The information corresponds to level 4 of the 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Full-scale construction of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant treated water discharge facility started TEPCO

2022-08-04 17:37:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) started full-scale construction of a submarine tunnel and other facilities on the 4th for facilities that discharge treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the sea.

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Niigata Prefecture Record heavy rain mainly in Yamagata Prefecture Heavy damage in various places such as river flooding

2022-08-04 17:36:00
Centered on Niigata and Yamagata prefectures, it is a record-breaking heavy rain that has never been experienced before. It summarizes the damage and effects caused by heavy rain.

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National special natural monument "Crested crested ibis"

2022-08-04 17:16:00
The Ministry of the Environment has decided to release the Japanese crested ibises, which are designated as a special natural monument of Japan, outside of Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, with the aim of establishing them. solidified.

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More than 290 guests at resort facilities cannot move due to landslide Fukui

2022-08-04 17:14:00
According to the resort facility "Ski Jam Katsuyama" in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, the toll road connecting the facility and the city area has been closed since around 9 am due to a landslide.

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Ishikawa Prefecture Ishikawa Prefecture Isolation of a village in a mountainous area Request for disaster dispatch to the Self-Defense Forces

2022-08-04 17:13:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has requested the Self-Defense Forces to dispatch disaster victims, saying that there are villages in the mountainous area of ​​Komatsu City that have become isolated due to impassable roads. In addition, at the disaster response headquarters meeting held on the afternoon of the 4th, the prefectural government reported that as of noon on the 4th, no casualties had been confirmed, but flood damage was occurring one after another in various places, and information was being collected. I explained.

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Children evacuated from Ukraine learn judo from Olympic medalists Yokohama

2022-08-04 17:03:00
On the 4th, children from a judo club who had temporarily evacuated from Odesa, a port city in southern Ukraine, to their sister city, Yokohama, received judo instruction from an Olympic medalist and deepened exchanges.

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Niigata Murakami Koiwanai district Residents unable to evacuate, river floods, road blockage

2022-08-04 16:59:00
According to a woman whose husband's parents' house is in the Koiwanai district of Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, residents are still staying in the district without being able to evacuate.

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[Video] Ishikawa Komatsu Nakaumi District Large roads are flooded Houses are flooded

2022-08-04 16:51:00
This video was taken around noon today in the Nakaumi area along the Kakegawa River in Komatsu City. The big road is flooded, and the brown water is making a noise and rushing. Earth and sand hit the utility poles, causing waves, and the houses in the back of the screen were flooded.

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Ensuring emergency safety Acting to protect lives Part of Ishikawa Hakusan City

2022-08-04 16:34:00
Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, announced an ``emergency safety assurance'' this afternoon for 19,323 households and 48,422 people in some areas of the city, as the danger of landslides due to heavy rain is increasing. "Ensuring emergency safety" is the highest level of alert level 5, and the city calls for actions that are likely to save lives in a safe place.

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Yamagata Iide Town "Bridge collapse car washed away" report Searched for 5 days without being found

2022-08-04 16:25:00
In the town of Iide, Yamagata Prefecture, police and fire departments searched the area on the afternoon of the 4th after receiving a report that a car had been washed away on a collapsed bridge, but they were unable to find the car. about it. We plan to continue the search for five days, depending on the weather and conditions.

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Ishikawa Komatsu A woman who was swept away while riding in a car talks about the situation at the time

2022-08-04 16:24:00
A woman in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who was swept away by water for about 2 kilometers while riding in a car, told NHK about the situation at the time.

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Tornado outbreak in southern Shiga Prefecture, ensuring safety

2022-08-04 16:15:00
At 4:05 pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced a ``tornado warning information'' in the southern part of Shiga Prefecture, assuming that a gust of wind such as a tornado had occurred in the southern part of Shiga Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, gusts such as tornadoes are believed to have occurred in southern Shiga 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 is urging people to pay close attention to gusts of wind and secure safety inside sturdy buildings when there are signs that cumulonimbus clouds are approaching, such as thunder, sudden changes in wind, and hail.

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Torrential rain in Hokuriku, danger of disaster in Niigata and Yamagata, strict vigilance

2022-08-04 16:03:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, a linear rain belt occurred in Hokuriku before noon on the 4th, and heavy rain has continued since then. Be vigilant against river flooding and landslides, and evacuate early before the situation worsens. Even in Niigata Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture, where heavy rain special warnings were issued before noon on the 4th, the danger of disasters continues to be high, and vigilance is still required.

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Gifu Ogaki city Evacuation order for part of Akasaka east district

2022-08-04 15:41:00
Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 692 households and 2,122 people in a part of the Akasaka Higashi area at 2:30 pm because the water level of the Kuise River, which flows through the city, exceeded the flood danger level due to heavy rain. Information corresponding to alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels, calling for all people in dangerous places to evacuate.

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Ministry of Defense presents outline of budget request to LDP to fundamentally strengthen defense capabilities

2022-08-04 15:37:00
In order to advance the drastic strengthening of defense capabilities, the Ministry of Defense at a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party called for the early equipping of "stand-off missiles" that can attack from outside the enemy's range and the introduction of unmanned aerial vehicles in the budget request for the next fiscal year's budget. He showed a policy to include early acquisition.

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Yamagata Iide Town Switching emergency safety assurance to "evacuation information for the elderly"

2022-08-04 15:27:00
Iide Town in Yamagata Prefecture issued an ``emergency safety assurance'' for the entire town after 6:00 pm on the 3rd due to river flooding. Switch to Information.

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Niigata Prefecture Record heavy rain mainly in Yamagata Prefecture Heavy damage in various places such as river flooding

2022-08-04 15:18:00
Centered on Niigata and Yamagata prefectures, it is a record-breaking heavy rain that has never been experienced before. It summarizes the damage and effects caused by heavy rain.

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Record heavy rain also affects logistics

2022-08-04 15:17:00
Due to the heavy rain, logistics are also affected.

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Ishikawa Flooding occurred in Kakegawa River Hanida Town Ugawa Town Near the right bank of Yusenji Town

2022-08-04 15:01:00
The Kanazawa River and National Highway Office of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Kanazawa Local Meteorological Observatory reported at 2:30 p.m. It was announced that flooding occurred due to overtopping. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Meteorological Observatory have issued ``flood occurrence information'', which is the highest level 5 of the 5 warning levels, and are calling for the highest level of caution.

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Yamagata Prefecture Requests GSDF to dispatch disaster victims due to record heavy rain Water supply activities in Iide Town

2022-08-04 14:43:00
On the morning of the 4th, Yamagata Prefecture requested the 6th Division of the Ground Self-Defense Force in Higashine City to dispatch a disaster relief force following the record heavy rain that began on the 3rd. In response to this, the Self-Defense Forces will conduct water supply activities in two places, including the western district community center in Iide Town.

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Ishikawa Prefecture Governor Hase Stays at the entrance of the mountain trail from Mt.

2022-08-04 14:38:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture has been climbing Mt. Hakusan since the 3rd to promote Mt. According to the prefectural government, the governor started the descent with two staff members around 8:40 a.m. and arrived at the entrance to the mountain trail after noon. , means staying at the entrance of the mountain trail.

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Niigata Yamagata Record-breaking heavy rain Line-shaped rain belt in Hokuriku Strict vigilance

2022-08-04 14:27:00
In Niigata Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture, where a special heavy rain warning was issued before noon on the 4th, record-breaking heavy rains that had never been experienced before caused flooding of rivers and landslides one after another, and the danger of disaster is still present. It continues to be highly viable. Please continue to stay safe. On the other hand, in the Hokuriku region, a linear rain belt has been formed and it continues to rain torrential rains.

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Convenience stores Some stores in Niigata and Yamagata are closed due to heavy rain

2022-08-04 14:25:00
Due to the heavy rain, major convenience stores have closed some stores in Niigata and Yamagata prefectures.

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Murakami City, Niigata Landslide disaster Occurrence of complete house collapse and partial damage Male in his 80s seriously injured

2022-08-04 14:20:00
According to Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture and the Murakami City Fire Department, a landslide disaster occurred in Koiwanai Village in Murakami City, and one house was completely destroyed, and four other houses were partially damaged. Also, a man in his 80s who lived in a completely destroyed house was rushed to the emergency room with a serious injury that broke his leg.

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Fukushima Kitakata Impact of heavy rain Flood damage such as houses

2022-08-04 14:16:00
In Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, houses were flooded one after another due to the heavy rain that continued to fall, and residents were busy cleaning up.

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Niigata Prefecture Record heavy rain mainly in Yamagata Prefecture Heavy damage in various places such as river flooding

2022-08-04 14:06:00
Centered on Niigata and Yamagata prefectures, it is a record-breaking heavy rain that has never been experienced before. It summarizes the damage and effects caused by heavy rain.

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Russian Ambassador to Japan Lays Wreaths at Cenotaph for Atomic Bomb in Hiroshima

2022-08-04 14:05:00
The Russian ambassador to Japan, who was not invited to the Peace Memorial Ceremony to be held in Hiroshima on the 6th, visited Hiroshima on the 4th and laid a wreath at the Atomic Bomb Cenotaph.

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[Video] Mudslides at multiple locations in Niigata Murakami mountain

2022-08-04 14:04:00
This is a video taken by an NHK helicopter from the sky near Arakawa in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture around 12:30 pm. You can see that the trees in the mountain have fallen, the brown surface of the mountain is exposed in several places, and the earth and sand are crumbling. In addition, the earth and sand rolls up the trees and flows into the houses at the foot of the mountain. Many lines of landslides can be seen on the surface of the mountain over a wide area, and brown landslides are flowing into bridges and roads over rivers.

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[Video] Hakusan Ishikawa "Landslide in the mountains" where the road is not visible due to earth, sand and driftwood

2022-08-04 14:03:00
Around 9:30 am on the 4th, a woman living in Tsurugi-Asahi-cho, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, shot this video from in front of her house. You can see that the muddy water flows down the slope with a strong force, and the road is obscured by the covering of earth and sand and driftwood. According to the woman who took the picture, there was a landslide in the mountain on the slope, so she evacuated with the help of the local fire brigade around noon. The woman said, "At around 3:00 in the morning, it started to rain heavily and she noticed thunder. When she went out in front of her house, she was very surprised to find that the road was obscured by muddy water. ' she said.

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Niigata Yamagata Record-breaking heavy rain Line-shaped rain belt in Hokuriku Strict vigilance

2022-08-04 13:47:00
All of the heavy rain special warnings that had been announced in Niigata and Yamagata prefectures were switched to warnings by noon. However, it was a record heavy rain that had never been experienced before, and river flooding and landslides occurred one after another, and the danger of disasters continues to be high. please. On the other hand, in the Hokuriku region, a linear rain belt has been formed and it continues to rain torrential rains.

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Aomori Hirosaki Investigating the situation at an apple orchard damaged by heavy rain

2022-08-04 13:39:00
Heavy rain on the 3rd caused damage such as submerged trees in apple orchards in Aomori Prefecture, and the Aomori Prefecture Apple Association investigated the damage situation in Hirosaki City.

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111 million yen tax evasion accusation of founder without reporting gain on sale of shares Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau

2022-08-04 13:19:00
One of the founding members of a listed company that handles the business succession of small and medium-sized enterprises through corporate acquisitions is said to have evaded tax of approximately 110 million yen by not filing tax returns for much of the income gained from selling the shares of this company. was prosecuted by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau.

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Heavy rains affect Yamagata Prefecture/Fukushima Prefecture It is difficult to connect to mobile phones in some areas

2022-08-04 13:08:00
In some areas of Yamagata and Fukushima prefectures, mobile phone connections have become difficult due to heavy rain.

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Niigata Prefecture Record heavy rain mainly in Yamagata Prefecture Heavy damage in various places such as river flooding

2022-08-04 13:03:00
Centered on Niigata and Yamagata prefectures, it is a record-breaking heavy rain that has never been experienced before. It summarizes the damage and effects caused by heavy rain.

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Ishikawa Hakusan Tedori River reaches flood danger level

2022-08-04 12:59:00
At the Tedori River in Ishikawa Prefecture, the Hakusan Observatory has reached the "flood danger level" at which the local government is required to issue an "evacuation order". Kanazawa City, Nonoichi City, Hakusan City, Nomi City, Komatsu City, and Kawakita Town may be flooded. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Japan Meteorological Observatory are calling for strict vigilance by issuing "flood danger information" as the danger of flooding is increasing. Please ensure your safety by checking evacuation information from your local government and moving to a place where there is no risk of flooding.

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[Video] Niigata Murakami Prefectural road flooded with cars

2022-08-04 12:58:00
This is a video taken by an NHK employee in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture around 10 am on the 4th. A prefectural road is flooded and the police are investigating the situation. You can also see the car submerged in water in the back of the screen.

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Ensuring emergency safety Actions to protect lives throughout Ishikawa Komatsu City

2022-08-04 12:48:00
Komatsu City in Ishikawa Prefecture issued an "emergency safety assurance" throughout the city at noon, citing the increasing risk of river flooding and landslides.

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Niigata Yamagata Record heavy rain Linear rain belt in Hokuriku Strict vigilance

2022-08-04 12:42:00
All of the heavy rain special warnings that had been issued in Niigata and Yamagata prefectures were replaced with warnings by noon. However, it was a record heavy rain that had never been experienced before, and river flooding and landslides occurred one after another, and the danger of disasters continues to be high. please. On the other hand, in the Hokuriku region, a linear rain belt has been formed and it continues to rain torrential rains.

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Full-scale construction of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant treated water discharge facility started TEPCO

2022-08-04 12:11:00
TEPCO announced on the morning of the 4th that full-scale construction began on the facility that releases treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the sea.

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The number of public assistance applications in May surpassed the same month last year for the first time

2022-08-04 12:10:00
The number of applications for public assistance in May this year was about 20,300 nationwide, which was more than 10% higher than the same month last year, and started to increase for the first time this year.

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Ishikawa Kanazawa Fushimi River at flood danger level

2022-08-04 12:09:00
The Fushimi River in Kanazawa has reached the flood danger level at the Yamashina Observatory.

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Mother of 2 children left in car arrested

2022-08-04 12:08:00
In Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, a mother who was arrested in a case where a young sibling was left in a car died has made a statement to the effect that the engine of the car in which the siblings were riding was turned off. I learned this from interviews with investigators. It seems that the mother was left in a hot car for about an hour while visiting an acquaintance's house, and the police are investigating the details in more detail.

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Ishikawa Komatsu Kakehashi River reaches flood danger level

2022-08-04 12:07:00
The Kakehashi River in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has reached the flood danger level at the Hanita Observatory.

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Ensuring emergency safety Actions to protect lives Komatsu Ishikawa In the school district of the former Nishio Elementary School

2022-08-04 12:02:00
At 11:30 am, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture issued an ``emergency safety assurance'' to the school district of the former Nishio Elementary School, saying that the risk of landslide disasters is increasing due to heavy rain. "Ensuring emergency safety" is the highest level of alert level 5, and the city is calling for people to stay away from dangerous places.

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Musical "Miss Saigon" 30th anniversary performance in Japan begins

2022-08-04 12:01:00
A performance commemorating the 30th anniversary of the premiere in Japan of the world-famous musical "Miss Saigon" set in the Vietnam War has begun, and actor Masachika Ichimura, who has appeared in this work since the premiere, performed powerful dances and singing voices. showed off.

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Record heavy rain ``We have received reports that 2 people are missing'' Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno

2022-08-04 11:54:00
At a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "As of 9:30 a.m. today, we have received reports that the safety of two people is unknown. In Yamagata and Niigata prefectures in particular, there have been many damages such as flooding of houses."

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[Heavy rain] Evacuation information summary (4th 11:00 am)

2022-08-04 11:54:00
As of 11:00 a.m., NHK compiled information based on information such as "L Alert", which local governments convey information such as evacuation to broadcasting stations. is out. In addition, more than 200,000 people from more than 82,000 households in Yamagata, Fukushima, Niigata, Ishikawa, and Fukui prefectures have been ordered to evacuate at Alert Level 4.

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[Video] Niigata Murakami Koiwanai district Earth and sand and a large amount of trees in the village Helicopter

2022-08-04 11:49:00
From the video taken from the sky of Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, it can be confirmed that a large area of ​​the village is flooded with muddy water. In addition, earth and sand flow into the rice fields around the village from the mountains. Also, in the Koiwanai district of Murakami City, earth and sand from the mountains and a large amount of trees have collapsed on the bottom of the village. You can see that some houses are broken or collapsed by earth and sand.

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[Video] Water in Niigata running bus "passing flooded road"

2022-08-04 11:48:00
A video taken in Niigata City around 9:30 a.m. shows water entering a running bus.

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Niigata Prefecture Record heavy rain mainly in Yamagata Prefecture Heavy damage in various places such as river flooding

2022-08-04 11:46:00
Centered on Niigata and Yamagata prefectures, it is a record-breaking heavy rain that has never been experienced before. It summarizes the damage and effects caused by heavy rain.

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Nomi Ishikawa The Nabetani River reaches the flood danger level

2022-08-04 11:43:00
The Nabeya River in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture has reached the flood danger level at the Nabeya River Observatory.

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Heavy rain special warning for Sekikawa village and Tainai city in Niigata to heavy rain warning Japan Meteorological Agency

2022-08-04 11:37:00
At 11:30 a.m., the Japan Meteorological Agency changed the special heavy rain warning announced for Sekikawa Village and Tainai City in Niigata Prefecture to a heavy rain warning. The rain so far has increased the risk of river flooding and landslides, so please remain vigilant. With this, there are no areas with special heavy rain warnings.

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[Video] Katsuyama Fukui Evacuation Orders Entire Area Flooded Roads Before 10:00 a.m.

2022-08-04 11:25:00
This video was taken before 10:00 am in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture. The road is submerged in water, and the cars are running with splashes.

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Special heavy rain warning for Niigata Prefecture Damage in various places Summary of impact

2022-08-04 11:16:00
A special heavy rain warning was issued in Niigata Prefecture, and it is a record-breaking heavy rain that has never been experienced before. It is also raining heavily in various parts of Tohoku and Hokuriku, and strict vigilance is required. It summarizes the damage and effects caused by heavy rain.

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[Video] Niigata Chuo Ward Water spouts from the manhole of the roadway

2022-08-04 11:16:00
In the video taken in Chuo Ward, Niigata City around 9:20 am, water can be seen gushing out from a manhole on the roadway, reaching a height of about 3 meters beyond traffic lights and street lights. As the car tried to pass, another manhole a few meters away suddenly spewed high, muddy brown water. A man in his 30s who took the picture said, "It rained suddenly after 9 o'clock, and when I felt that the drainage was not keeping up, I was surprised to see water blowing up from the manhole on my way to work. Cars were also passing. I thought it was a very dangerous situation because I was in the middle of the day, ”he said.

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Niigata heavy rain special warning Fukui linear rain zone confirmation Record heavy rain in various places

2022-08-04 11:13:00
In Niigata Prefecture, a heavy rain special warning has been announced, and it is a heavy rain that has never been experienced. The risk of serious disasters due to landslides and river flooding is high, so please try to spend your time in a safer place. In the Hokuriku area, it has been raining intermittently since the morning of the 4th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has announced ``information on remarkable heavy rain'' and has called for strict vigilance, saying that a linear rain belt has been confirmed in Fukui Prefecture.

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[Video] Yamagata Kawanishi-cho bridge collapse, one car caught in no life-threatening condition

2022-08-04 11:12:00
According to the police, a bridge over a river on a town road near the tourist garden "Dahlia Garden" in Kawanishi-cho, Yamagata Prefecture collapsed, and a light car that was passing was involved. According to police, there were two men in the car, but none of the injuries were life-threatening. Police are investigating the details.

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Ishikawa Komatsu City Mountainside Record heavy rain Danger of disaster approaching

2022-08-04 10:59:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of the mountains in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, it seems that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 10:40 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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Yamagata Iide-cho "The bridge collapsed and one car was swept away" report Police are confirming

2022-08-04 10:58:00
In Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture, where a bridge collapsed due to heavy rain, the police were scheduled to start a search from the morning of the 4th after receiving a report that a car running on the bridge was washed away on the 3rd. It is dangerous to approach the high water level, so we are checking it from a safe place near the downstream.

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Ishikawa Hirano area in Komatsu City and Shiramine area in Hakusan City Record heavy rain

2022-08-04 10:52:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, around 100mm of torrential rain fell in the vicinity of Hirano in Komatsu City and Shiramine in Hakusan City in Ishikawa Prefecture, 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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[Video] Niigata Shibata The road in front of the entrance is flooded

2022-08-04 10:51:00
This is a video taken by a 62-year-old man living in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, from the front door of his home around 8:30 am on the 4th. Water has entered the outdoor garage, and when you go out to the street, the entire residential area is flooded. According to the man who took the picture, the water was about 50 centimeters deep. Occasionally, boxes of Styrofoam were also flowing. The man said, ``This morning, it was raining so hard that it seemed to have passed through a torrential downpour. I'm surprised that I didn't catch it," he said.

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Fukui Katsuyama 7863 households 22,018 people were instructed to evacuate

2022-08-04 10:48:00
Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 7,863 households and 22,018 people throughout the city at 10:11 am, citing the increased risk of landslides and river flooding due to heavy rain. The information corresponds to level 4 of the 5 alert levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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[Video] Large drops of rain in Niigata City after 9 am

2022-08-04 10:46:00
This is a video taken in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture after 9 am on the 4th. A large drop of rain is falling, and the car is running with splashes.

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Yamagata Mogami River falls below flood danger level

2022-08-04 10:42:00
According to Yamagata Prefecture, the Mogami River exceeded the "flood danger water level" at around 8:20 on the 3rd at the Koide Observatory in Nagai City, but then dropped below around 8:40 on the 4th.

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Record-breaking heavy rain near mountains in Ishikawa Komatsu City threatens disaster

2022-08-04 10:37:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of the mountains in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, it is believed that about 100 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 10:00 a.m., according to radar analysis. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure safety by announcing `` record-breaking short-term heavy rain information ''.

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Earthquake with seismic intensity 4 in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures No worries about tsunami

2022-08-04 10:36:00
At around 9:48 am on the 4th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. There is no tsunami from this earthquake. A seismic intensity of 4 was observed in ▽Ishinomaki City, Marumori Town, Fukushima Prefecture, ▽Fukushima City, ▽Soma City, ▽Nihonmatsu City, ▽Tamura City, ▽Minamisoma City, ▽Date City, ▽Koori Town, ▽Kunimi Town▽ Kawamata Town, Izumizaki Village, Naraha Town, Futaba Town, and Namie Town. In addition, shaking with a seismic intensity of 3 to 1 was observed over a wide area of ​​Tohoku, Kanto, and Niigata Prefecture. According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, with a depth of 60 kilometers and an estimated magnitude of 5.6.

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[Heavy rain] Evacuation information summary (4th 10:00 am)

2022-08-04 10:35:00
As of 10:00 a.m., NHK compiled based on information such as "L Alert" that local governments convey information such as evacuation to broadcasting stations. Iide-machi and Kawanishi-machi have been issued emergency security measures at alert level 5. In addition, about 39,000 households and about 108,000 people in Yamagata, Fukushima, Niigata, and Ishikawa prefectures have been ordered to evacuate at Alert Level 4.

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Tohoku Shinkansen resumes operation

2022-08-04 10:34:00
According to JR East, the Tohoku Shinkansen was suspended due to the earthquake, but it resumed operation after 10:00 am after confirming safety.

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[Video] Sekikawa Village, Niigata, road collapsed

2022-08-04 10:21:00
In the video taken by the NHK interview crew who entered Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture before 10:00 am, you can see how the road has been greatly scooped out and the car has fallen into the caved-in part. The road is littered with pieces of wood, and the asphalt appears to be broken.

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Tohoku Shinkansen suspension of operation on all lines Impact of earthquake

2022-08-04 10:11:00
According to JR East, due to the impact of the earthquake around 9:48 am, the Tohoku Shinkansen has suspended operation on all lines to confirm safety.

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Earthquake with seismic intensity 4 in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures No worries about tsunami

2022-08-04 10:06:00
At around 9:48 am on the 4th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. There is no tsunami from this earthquake. A seismic intensity of 4 was observed in ▽Ishinomaki City, Marumori Town, Fukushima Prefecture, ▽Fukushima City, ▽Soma City, ▽Nihonmatsu City, ▽Tamura City, ▽Minamisoma City, ▽Date City, ▽Koori Town, ▽Kunimi Town▽ Kawamata Town, Izumizaki Village, Naraha Town, Futaba Town, and Namie Town. In addition, shaking with a seismic intensity of 3 to 1 was observed over a wide area of ​​Tohoku, Kanto, and Niigata Prefecture. According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, with a depth of 60 kilometers and an estimated magnitude of 5.6.

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A linear rain belt occurs in Reihoku, Fukui Prefecture, increasing the risk of disasters

2022-08-04 09:53:00
At 9:39 am on the 4th, the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed a `` linear rain zone '' in Reihoku, Fukui Prefecture, and announced `` information on remarkable heavy rain '', saying that very heavy rain continued to fall in the same place. The "linear rain belt" is a phenomenon in which developed cumulonimbus clouds are linked one after another and bring heavy rain. I am calling you to stay safe.

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[Video] Multiple houses near the Yamagata Oe-cho river flooded Drone footage

2022-08-04 09:52:00
This is a video taken from the sky by an NHK drone around 7:40 am on the 4th near Atasawa, Oe Town, Yamagata Prefecture. Brown and muddy water overflowing from the river spreads over a wide area of ​​the district. The water is also spreading where houses are built, making it difficult to distinguish between river banks and roads. In places near the river, you can see several houses where the first floor is submerged in water.

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Fukui Danger of record heavy rain disaster near Ono city and near Katsuyama city

2022-08-04 09:48:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, around 80mm of rain fell in the vicinity of Ono City and Katsuyama City in Fukui Prefecture, 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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Niigata Murakami city heavy rain special warning switched to heavy rain warning Japan Meteorological Agency

2022-08-04 09:39:00
At 9:30 a.m., the Japan Meteorological Agency switched the heavy rain special warning issued to Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, to a warning. In Niigata Prefecture, heavy rain warnings continue to be issued in Sekikawa Village and Tainai City, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for maximum caution against landslides and river flooding.

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[Heavy rain] Evacuation information summary (9:00 am on the 4th)

2022-08-04 09:20:00
As of 9:00 a.m., NHK compiled information based on information such as "L Alert" that local governments convey information such as evacuation to broadcasting stations. The city, Iide-machi, and Kawanishi-machi have issued emergency security measures equivalent to alert level 5. In addition, a total of more than 35,000 households and approximately 93,000 people in Yamagata, Fukushima, Niigata, and Ishikawa prefectures have been ordered to evacuate at Alert Level 4.

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Aomori Mabechi River falls below flood danger level

2022-08-04 09:18:00
On the Mabechi River, which flows through Aomori Prefecture, the water level exceeded the "flood danger water level" at the observation stations in Kushibiki, Hachinohe City and Kenkichi, Nanbu Town, but it fell below the "flood danger level" at all stations by 6:30 am.

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Heavy rain special warning in Niigata Yamagata Mogami River floods Record heavy rain in various places

2022-08-04 09:09:00
In Niigata Prefecture, a heavy rain special warning has been announced, and it is a heavy rain that has never been experienced. With torrential rain exceeding 100mm per hour, there is a high risk of serious disasters due to flooding, landslides, and river flooding. On the other hand, the Mogami River in Yamagata Prefecture is flooding, and other parts of the southern Tohoku and Hokuriku areas are experiencing record-breaking heavy rains, requiring strict vigilance.

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Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture stays in a mountain hut on Mt. Hakusan due to heavy rain, but begins descent

2022-08-04 09:06:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture has been climbing Mt. Hakusan since the 3rd to promote Mt. The governor stayed in the mountain hut due to heavy rain, but at around 8:40 am, he started descending with two staff members. According to the NHK reporter who accompanied me during the interview, it is still raining sideways around the mountain hut and thundering.

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Fukushima Kitakata Part of the bridge on the JR Ban'etsu West Line collapsed

2022-08-04 09:05:00
According to Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, part of the bridge on the JR Ban'etsu West Line over the Nigori River, a tributary of the Agagawa River, collapsed due to heavy rain. The site is about 1 km west of JR Kitakata Station, where houses and farmland are spread out, and Kitakata City is currently checking the site. A video taken by NHK before 9:00 a.m. shows the bridge breaking in the middle and part of it collapsing into the river. On the 4th, the JR Ban'etsu West Line will suspend operation on the up and down lines between Nozawa Station and Aizuwakamatsu Station from the first train.

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Record heavy rain near Oguchi, Ishikawa Hakusan City, danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-04 08:59:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, around Oguchi, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, it seems that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 8:30 am, according to radar analysis. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure safety by announcing `` record-breaking short-term heavy rain information ''.

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Summary of rivers exceeding the flood danger water level (as of 8:00 am on the 4th)

2022-08-04 08:56:00
According to the data of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as of 8:00 am, there are rivers in Yamagata Prefecture and Iwate Prefecture that have exceeded the flood danger level.

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Niigata Sekikawa Village Observed 161 mm of heavy rain in an hour

2022-08-04 08:53:00
A rain gauge installed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture, recorded 161 mm of heavy rain in one hour until 2:00 am on the 4th. Since there are no rain gauges with past statistics, a simple comparison cannot be made, but the highest one-hour rainfall at any observation point of the Japan Meteorological Agency was on October 27, 1999 in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, and on July 23, 1982. The 153 mm observed at Mt. Nagaura in Nagasaki City will be more than that. A rain gauge installed by a local government recorded 187 mm of rain per hour in Nagayo Town, Nagasaki Prefecture, during the Great Nagasaki Flood of July 23, 1982, the highest amount ever observed in Japan. It has been with.

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[Heavy rain] Evacuation information summary (8:00 am on the 4th)

2022-08-04 08:49:00
As of 8:00 a.m., NHK compiled information based on information such as "L Alert" that local governments convey information such as evacuation to broadcasting stations. The city, Iide-machi, and Kawanishi-machi have issued emergency security measures equivalent to alert level 5. In addition, a total of more than 33,000 households and approximately 89,000 people in Yamagata, Fukushima, Niigata, and Ishikawa prefectures have been ordered to evacuate at Alert Level 4.

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Niigata Prefecture Requests Ground Self-Defense Force to Send Rescue to Murakami City

2022-08-04 08:35:00
In Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, there have been a series of requests for rescue from people who were left behind in their homes due to flooded roads and houses. I requested the 30th Infantry Regiment to dispatch to Murakami City for rescue. In response to this, the Self-Defense Forces will start rescue operations on the ground.

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Fukui Danger of record heavy rain disaster near Ono city and near Katsuyama city

2022-08-04 08:31:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, according to radar analysis in Fukui Prefecture, it seems that there was about 110 mm of rain in the vicinity of Ono City and about 90 mm of rain in the vicinity of Katsuyama City in one hour until 8 am. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure safety by announcing `` record-breaking short-term heavy rain information ''.

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[Video] Niigata Murakami Road along Route 113 with earth, sand and trees

2022-08-04 08:27:00
This is a video taken by a man in his 30s on Route 113 in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture around 6:40 am on the 4th. You can see that the road is covered with sand and trees. There is also a passenger car in the earth and sand, and brown muddy water is flowing from the mountain on the left side. According to the man who took the video, an ambulance arrived and checked the passenger car, but there was no one. The man said, ``When he was about to go to work, the earth and sand were spreading on the road, so he took a detour and headed to his workplace. was

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Yamagata Nanyo City Switches "Emergency Security" to "Evacuation Order"

2022-08-04 08:24:00
In Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, the risk of flooding and landslides due to heavy rain increased, so after 8:00 p.m. Since the prefecture's special heavy rain warning was changed to a heavy rain warning, at 7:30 am, it was all changed to "evacuation orders".

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Heavy rain special warning in Niigata Yamagata Mogami River floods Record heavy rain in various places

2022-08-04 08:16:00
In Niigata Prefecture, a heavy rain special warning was announced, and it is a record heavy rain that has never been experienced. With torrential rain exceeding 100mm per hour, there is a high risk of serious disasters due to flooding, landslides, and river flooding. On the other hand, the Mogami River in Yamagata Prefecture is flooding, and other parts of the southern Tohoku and Hokuriku areas are experiencing record-breaking heavy rains, requiring strict vigilance.

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Record-breaking heavy rain near Ono city in Fukui Danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-04 08:06:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, around Ono City in Fukui Prefecture, radar analysis indicates that about 90 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 7:40 am. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure safety by announcing `` record-breaking short-term heavy rain information ''.

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Yamagata Evacuation orders to 4 districts in Murayama City

2022-08-04 07:53:00
Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture issued an evacuation order to the Shimizu district, Funabashi district, Nagashima district, and Oyodo district after 6:00 a.m. due to the flooding of the Mogami River. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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5 districts in Yamagata Nakayama Town canceled emergency safety assurance

2022-08-04 07:51:00
In Nakayama Town, Yamagata Prefecture, due to the heavy rain, the pump of the drainage facility stopped, and there was a risk of inland water damage, so at 5:20 am, ▽Aoba district, ▽Shinmachi district, ▽Nitamachi district, ▽Motomachi district, ▽Kamimachi A total of 1,925 people in 656 households in the district had issued an "emergency safety assurance", but it was canceled at 7:25 am because the pump was restored and safety was confirmed.

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Yamagata Takahata Town Canceled emergency safety assurance

2022-08-04 07:40:00
At 7:40 pm on the 3rd, Takahata Town in Yamagata Prefecture announced that there was a risk of landslide disasters due to heavy rain, and at 7:40 p.m. I canceled everything at 6:45 am.

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Special heavy rain warning for Niigata Prefecture Damage in various places Summary of impact

2022-08-04 07:36:00
A special heavy rain warning was issued in Niigata Prefecture, and it is a record-breaking heavy rain that has never been experienced before. It is also raining heavily in various parts of Tohoku and Hokuriku, and strict vigilance is required. It summarizes the damage and effects caused by heavy rain.

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Yamagata Shinkansen Fukushima-Shinjo upper and lower lines All-day operation suspended Heavy rain impact

2022-08-04 07:24:00
According to JR East, the Yamagata Shinkansen will be suspended all day on the inbound and outbound lines between Fukushima Station and Shinjo Station due to heavy rain. This means that we do not carry out proxy transportation.

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[Heavy rain] Evacuation information summary (4th 7:00 am)

2022-08-04 07:21:00
As of 7:00 a.m., NHK compiled based on information such as "L Alert", which local governments convey information such as evacuation to broadcasting stations, ▽ Murakami City, Tainai City, Sekikawa Village in Niigata Prefecture, Nakayama-cho has been issued an emergency safety assurance that corresponds to alert level 5. In addition, a total of more than 16,700 households and approximately 47,000 people in Yamagata, Fukushima, Niigata, and Ishikawa prefectures have been ordered to evacuate at Alert Level 4.

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Summary of rivers exceeding the flood danger water level (as of 7:00 am on the 4th)

2022-08-04 07:17:00
According to the data of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as of 7:00 am, there are rivers in Yamagata Prefecture and Iwate Prefecture that have exceeded the flood danger level.

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Yamagata Evacuation order to Yachi Industrial Park in Kahoku Town

2022-08-04 07:06:00
Kahoku Town, Yamagata Prefecture issued an evacuation order to the Yachi Industrial Park around 6 am, saying that the risk of flooding increased due to the rising water of the Mogami River. In the town, evacuation orders have already been issued for the Oshikiri district, the Mizonobe district, the Tai district, and the Suginoshita district. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Ensuring emergency safety Acting to protect lives 5 districts of Yamagata Nakayama Town

2022-08-04 07:03:00
In Nakayama Town, Yamagata Prefecture, the danger of flooding due to rising rivers has increased, and after 5:10 am in the ▽Aoba district, ▽Shinmachi district, ▽Nitamachi district, ▽Motomachi district, ▽Kamimachi district, ``Emergency security assurance'' ” issued. "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. In addition, evacuation orders have already been issued for the Nagasaki, Darumaji, Mukaishinden, Aoba, Izumi, and Oshio districts of the town.

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Heavy rain emergency warning for Niigata Yamagata switched to warning Danger of serious disaster

2022-08-04 06:57:00
A special heavy rain warning was issued in Niigata Prefecture, and it is a record-breaking heavy rain that has never been experienced before. In Niigata Prefecture, it is still raining torrential rains exceeding 100mm per hour, and there is a high risk of serious disasters due to flooding, landslides, and river flooding. Please stay in a safe place. In addition, heavy rains are expected in various parts of Tohoku and Hokuriku, and strict vigilance is required.

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Yamagata Terazu district, Kuramasu district, and Narui district of Tendo City were instructed to evacuate.

2022-08-04 06:43:00
In Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, there is a risk of flooding of the Mogami River. issued an evacuation order. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Yamagata Prefecture's "heavy rain special warning" switched to "heavy rain warning" Japan Meteorological Agency

2022-08-04 06:40:00
At 6:33 a.m., the Japan Meteorological Agency changed the heavy rain special warning announced to Yamagata Prefecture to a heavy rain warning. The heavy rain in Yamagata Prefecture has passed over the mountain pass, but flooding has occurred in the upper reaches of the Mogami River. In addition, special heavy rain warnings continue to be issued for Niigata Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for maximum vigilance against landslides, river flooding, and flooding.

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Yamagata Sagae City Evacuation orders for 4,500 people in 1,584 households in the southern district

2022-08-04 06:33:00
Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 4,500 people in 1,584 households in the southern district before 5:00 a.m. due to the flooding of the Mogami River. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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Yamagata City Evacuation order to the Akasaka housing complex in the Meiji district

2022-08-04 06:32:00
Yamagata City issued an evacuation order at 6 am to the Akasaka housing complex in the Meiji district, saying that there was a risk of flooding due to the flooding of the Mogami River. This information is level 4 out of 5 warning levels, calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous places.

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[Heavy rain] Evacuation information summary (6:00 am on the 4th)

2022-08-04 06:17:00
As of 6:00 a.m., NHK compiled based on information such as "L Alert" that local governments convey information such as evacuation to broadcasting stations. Nakayama-cho has been issued an emergency safety assurance that corresponds to alert level 5. In addition, a total of 15,555 households and more than 44,000 people in Yamagata, Fukushima, and Niigata prefectures have been ordered to evacuate at alert level 4.

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Yamagata Prefecture heavy rain special warning to switch to heavy rain warning Meteorological Agency etc.

2022-08-04 06:13:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism jointly held a press conference and announced that the special heavy rain warning announced in Yamagata Prefecture around 6:30 am will be replaced with a heavy rain warning. On the other hand, special heavy rain warnings will continue to be announced for Niigata Prefecture.

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Special heavy rain warning for Yamagata and Niigata prefectures

2022-08-04 05:57:00
Special heavy rain warnings have been issued in Niigata and Yamagata prefectures, with record-breaking heavy rains that have never been experienced before. The risk of serious disasters due to flooding, landslides, and river flooding is high, so please check your surroundings and try to spend your time in a safe place. It summarizes the damage and effects caused by heavy rain.

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Yamagata Oe Town Mogami River overflows and houses are flooded Confirming damage status

2022-08-04 05:55:00
According to Oe Town, Yamagata Prefecture, the water from the Mogami River flowing through the town overflowed the embankment on the left bank, flooding houses in the Domegi and Kanokozawa districts, as well as the district, prompting the town to confirm the extent of the damage. is proceeding. A camera installed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on the Mogami River in Aterazawa, Oe Town, Yamagata Prefecture, showed that at 5:40 a.m., the river was overflowing and the surrounding houses and roads were submerged. I can confirm.

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Record-breaking heavy rain near mountains in Ishikawa Komatsu City Danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-04 05:52:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of the mountains in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, it is believed that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 5:20 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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Record-breaking heavy rain near Fukushima Nishiaizu-cho Danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-04 05:48:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, near Nishiaizu Town in Fukushima Prefecture, radar analysis indicates that about 100 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 5:20 am. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure safety by announcing `` record-breaking short-term heavy rain information ''.

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Record heavy rain near Kanose, Aga-cho, Niigata The danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-04 05:22:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, near Kanose, Aga Town in Niigata Prefecture, it is believed that about 120 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 5 am according to radar analysis. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure safety by announcing `` record-breaking short-term heavy rain information ''.

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Record heavy rain near Ishikawa Hakusan City Danger of disaster approaching

2022-08-04 05:13:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis for one hour up to 4:50 a.m. showed that it was about 110 mm in the vicinity of Kawachi, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and about 100 mm per hour up to 4:50 a.m. in the vicinity of Torigoe, Hakusan City. torrential rain is believed to have fallen. In Kawachi, Hakusan City, 103 mm of heavy rain was observed in one hour until 4:50 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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Niigata Miomote dam Emergency discharge completed Miomote river falls below flood danger level

2022-08-04 04:34:00
Niigata Prefecture had been carrying out emergency discharge from 10:05 pm on the 3rd, saying that the dam on the Miomote River in Murakami City might be full, but ended at 3:50 am. The Miomote River temporarily exceeded the flood danger water level at the Izumicho Observatory, but the water level has fallen and is now below the flood danger water level.

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Yamagata Flooding occurred upstream of the Mogami River Near the right bank of Kawaiyama, Nagai City

2022-08-04 04:30:00
The Yamagata River and National Highway Office of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Yamagata Local Meteorological Observatory announced at 4:10 am that flooding had occurred near the right bank of Mt. Kawai in Nagai City, upstream of the Mogami River, which flows through Yamagata Prefecture. The areas that are expected to be flooded are ▽ Shimoisazawa and ▽ Tokiniwa in Nagai City. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Meteorological Observatory have issued ``flood occurrence information'', which is the highest level 5 of the 5 warning levels, and are calling for the highest level of caution.

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Heavy rain special warning for Niigata Tainai City Take action to protect life

2022-08-04 04:13:00
At 4:05 a.m., the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture. In addition, special heavy rain warnings have been issued for Murakami City and Sekikawa Village in Niigata Prefecture, and Oguni Town, Iide Town, Nagai City, Takahata Town, Nanyo City, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. The highest level of caution is required with information corresponding to level 5, which is the highest of the five alert levels. It is a heavy rain that has 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 Record heavy rain near Nakajo, Tainai City Danger of disaster approaching

2022-08-04 03:50:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, it is believed that more than 120 mm of rain fell in the vicinity of Nakajo, Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture, in one hour until 3:20 a.m., according to radar analysis. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure safety by announcing `` record-breaking short-term heavy rain information ''.

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Miomote River in Niigata Murakami City falls below the flood danger water level

2022-08-04 03:34:00
The Miomote River in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture had reached the flood danger water level at the Izumicho Observatory, but the water level fell and fell below the flood danger water level.

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Niigata Record heavy rain near Murakami city and Tainai city Danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-04 03:30:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, according to radar analysis, there was heavy rain of 120 mm or more in Niigata Prefecture near Arakawa, Murakami City, near Kurokawa, Tainai City, and near Kambayashi, Murakami City, in one hour until 3:10 am. It seems to have rained. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure safety by announcing `` record-breaking short-term heavy rain information ''.

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Record heavy rain near Sekikawa village in Niigata The danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-04 03:27:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in Shimonoseki, Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture, 128 mm of heavy rain was observed in one hour until 2:30 am. ▽In the vicinity of Sekikawa Village, radar analysis indicates that it rained more than 120 mm in one hour until 2:50 am. 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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Record heavy rain in Shimonoseki, Sekikawa village, Niigata, danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-04 03:21:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 104 mm of heavy rain was observed in Shimonoseki, Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture, in one hour until 2:50 am. Due to the imminent danger of disasters, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for everyone to ensure safety by announcing "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information".

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Special heavy rain warning for Niigata Prefecture Meteorological Agency and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conference "Ensuring safety"

2022-08-04 03:17:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism jointly held a press conference in response to the announcement of a special heavy rain warning for Niigata Prefecture. Ryuta Kurora, head of the Japan Meteorological Agency's Forecast Division, said, "We're experiencing heavy rain like we've never experienced before. Especially in landslide warning areas and areas where flooding is expected, it's possible that some kind of disaster has already occurred. It is extremely dangerous and corresponds to alert level 5. It is a situation where you must immediately secure your personal safety." On top of that, ``If it is dangerous to evacuate to a designated evacuation site, it is necessary to secure 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. Even in places where it is believed that no rain will occur, it is necessary to be extremely vigilant.In the future, there is a possibility that other municipalities will be issued special heavy rain warnings, and it will be too late to evacuate after the announcement. In order to protect the lives of people who are close to you and the lives of your loved ones, please do not wait for the announcement of a special warning and immediately follow the evacuation information from the local government to ensure your own safety. I called.

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Special heavy rain warning for Oguni Town, Yamagata Action to protect lives

2022-08-04 02:49:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for Oguni Town, Yamagata Prefecture at 2:41 am. So far, special heavy rain warnings have been announced for Yonezawa City, Nanyo City, Takahata Town, Kawanishi Town, Nagai City, and Iide Town in Yamagata Prefecture, and Murakami City and Sekikawa Village in Niigata Prefecture. The highest level of caution is required with information corresponding to level 5, which is the highest of the five alert levels. It is a heavy rain that has 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 Record heavy rain near Murakami city and Tainai city Danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-04 02:47:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in Niigata Prefecture, near Kamibayashi, Murakami City, near Arakawa, Murakami City, and near Kurokawa, Tainai City, it is believed that more than 120 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 2:00 a.m., according to radar analysis. increase. 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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Yamagata Record heavy rain near the northern part of Oguni town Danger of disaster approaching

2022-08-04 02:44:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of the northern part of Oguni Town in Yamagata Prefecture, it seems that about 120 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 2:10 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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Niigata Record heavy rain near Nakajo, Tainai City Danger of disaster approaching

2022-08-04 02:42:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of Nakajo, Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture, it is believed that more than 120 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 2:00 a.m., 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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Ensuring emergency safety Acting to protect lives All areas of Sekikawa Village, Niigata

2022-08-04 02:25:00
Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture, where a special warning for heavy rain has been issued, announced "emergency safety assurance" throughout the village after 2 am. "Ensuring emergency safety" is the highest level of alert level 5, and the village calls for actions that have a high possibility of saving lives in a safe place.

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149mm of rain in Shimonoseki, Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture, serious disaster approaching

2022-08-04 02:21:00
In Shimonoseki, Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture, where a special warning was issued, it rained 149 mm in one hour until 2:00 am on the 4th, which is rare in past domestic observations. The risk of serious disasters due to flooding, landslides, and river flooding is high, so please check your surroundings and try to spend your time in a safe place.

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

2022-08-04 02:17:00
At 1:56 am, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for Murakami City and Sekikawa Village in Niigata Prefecture. The highest level of caution is required with information corresponding to level 5, which is the highest of the five alert levels. Niigata 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. A special warning has already been issued in Yamagata Prefecture for this heavy rain, and it is also raining heavily at this time. 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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Record-breaking heavy rain near Kurokawa, Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture

2022-08-04 02:12:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, near Kurokawa, Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture, it is believed that about 110 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 1:40 a.m., according to radar analysis. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people to ensure safety by announcing `` record-breaking short-term heavy rain information ''.

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Record heavy rain near Sekikawa village in Niigata The danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-04 02:04:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in the vicinity of Sekikawa village in Niigata Prefecture, radar analysis indicates that it rained more than 120 mm in one hour until 1:30 am. ▽ In Shimonoseki, Sekikawa Village, 131 mm of heavy rain was observed in one hour until 1:40 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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No fear of tsunami after an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Horonobe, Hokkaido

2022-08-04 01:56:00
At around 1:41 am, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Hokkaido. There is no tsunami from this earthquake.

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Information that a bridge collapsed in the Koshirakawa district of Iide Town, Yamagata and one car was washed away

2022-08-04 01:54:00
A bridge over a prefectural road collapsed in Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture due to heavy rain, and according to the police, there was a report that a car running on the bridge was washed away. The police plan to search the area as early as in the morning, if the safety of the surrounding area can be confirmed. On the other hand, the police have decided to investigate together because there are multiple reports from residents in the surrounding area that ``the family has not returned.''

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Niigata Near Murakami City Record heavy rain near Tainai City Danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-04 01:52:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, it seems that about 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the vicinity of Kamibayashi, Murakami City and Arakawa, Murakami City in Niigata Prefecture, according to radar analysis. In addition, near Nakajo, Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture, it is believed that about 100 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 1:30 a.m., 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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Niigata Murakami City near Kamibayashi and Arakawa near record heavy rain Danger of disaster approaching

2022-08-04 01:28:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, near Kamibayashi in Murakami City and near Arakawa in Murakami City in Niigata Prefecture, radar analysis indicates that about 100 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 1:10 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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Record heavy rain near Sekikawa village in Niigata The danger of disaster approaches

2022-08-04 01:25:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, near Sekikawa Village in Niigata Prefecture, radar analysis indicates that about 100 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 1:00 am. In Shimonoseki, Sekikawa Village, 103 mm of heavy rain was observed in one hour until 1:10 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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Yamagata Mogami River At the "Nukanome Observatory" in Takahata Town, the flooding danger level

2022-08-04 01:05:00
According to Yamagata Prefecture, due to the heavy rain, the Mogami River flowing through the prefecture exceeded the "flood danger water level" at the "Nukanome Observatory" in Takahata Town around midnight. Around 8:20 pm, the Mogami River exceeds the "flood danger water level" even at the "Koide Observatory" in Nagai City.

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Okitama Shirakawa in Iide Town, Yamagata falls below the flood danger water level

2022-08-04 00:56:00
According to Yamagata Prefecture, Okitama Shirakawa, which flows through Iide Town, exceeded the flood danger level at the Koshirakawa Observatory around 6:30 pm on the 3rd due to heavy rain, but fell below around 9:00 pm on the 3rd.

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Yamagata Oguni Town's Yokokawa River falls below the flood danger level

2022-08-04 00:54:00
According to Yamagata Prefecture, the Yokogawa River, which flows through Oguni Town, exceeded the flood danger level at the Oguni Observatory around 8:00 pm on the 3rd due to heavy rain, but fell below around 11:00 pm on the 3rd.

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Niigata Arakawa falls below flood danger water level

2022-08-04 00:48:00
According to Niigata Prefecture, the Arakawa River flowing through Sekikawa Village had reached the "flood danger water level" at the Takanosu Observatory, but at 11:50 pm on the 3rd, it fell below the flood danger water level.

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Niigata Takane River Falls below flood danger level

2022-08-04 00:39:00
According to Niigata Prefecture, the Takane River, which flows through Murakami City, reached the "flood danger water level" at the Waseda Observatory in the city, but it fell below the flood danger water level.

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