Social News(2024/06/02)
Locally heavy rain in eastern and northern Japan; atmospheric instability continues for three days
2024-06-02 21:27:00
Due to the effects of cold air and low pressure in the upper atmosphere, the atmospheric conditions in eastern and northern Japan have become extremely unstable, causing localized heavy rain. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue for three days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and localized heavy rain.
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Locally heavy rain in eastern and northern Japan; atmospheric instability continues for three days
2024-06-02 18:29:00
Due to the effects of cold air and low pressure in the upper atmosphere, the atmospheric conditions in eastern and northern Japan have become extremely unstable, causing localized heavy rain. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue for three days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and localized heavy rain.
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Attractions also automatically stop at the same time due to ``instantaneous voltage drop'' in Kanto
2024-06-02 18:24:00
According to TEPCO Power Grid, around 3:30 p.m. on the 2nd, a phenomenon known as an ``instantaneous voltage drop'' occurred across a wide area of the Kanto region due to the effects of lightning. The voltage drop occurred in six prefectures: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Ibaraki, Gunma, and Tochigi. At around 3:30 p.m., multiple attractions at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture automatically stopped. According to the operating company, there was a momentary power outage in the park during this time.
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People with eating disorders say, “Information on SNS is one of the causes” at awareness event
2024-06-02 17:56:00
An event was held in Tokyo to raise awareness about eating disorders, with people suffering from eating disorders saying that information on social media is one of the causes of eating disorders in young people, and encouraging them to learn how to accept the information. emphasized its importance.
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Locally heavy rain in eastern and northern Japan; atmospheric instability continues for three days
2024-06-02 17:46:00
Due to the effects of cold air and low pressure in the upper atmosphere, the atmospheric conditions in eastern and northern Japan have become extremely unstable, causing localized heavy rain. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue for three days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and localized heavy rain.
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Miyazaki motor paraglider falls into sea, pilot dies
2024-06-02 17:28:00
Around noon on the 2nd, a motor paraglider fell into the sea in Miyazaki City, killing the man who was piloting it. Police are investigating the details of what happened at the time.
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Increase in volcanic earthquakes at Mt. Yakedake in the Northern Alps “Take safety measures when climbing” Japan Meteorological Agency
2024-06-02 17:25:00
At Mt. Yakedake in the Northern Alps on the border between Nagano and Gifu prefectures, volcanic earthquakes with epicenters near the summit have been increasing since late May. The Japan Meteorological Agency maintains the eruption alert level "1" and urges people to pay close attention to future trends in volcanic activity.
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East and Northern Japan: Beware of strong wind gusts and rain. Atmosphere extremely unstable into tomorrow
2024-06-02 17:13:00
Due to the effects of cold air and low pressure in the upper atmosphere, atmospheric conditions have become extremely unstable in eastern and northern Japan, causing locally heavy rain. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue for three days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and localized heavy rain.
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Ishikawa Wajima NPO-based house open to children to play and enjoy
2024-06-02 15:42:00
In areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, temporary housing has been set up in plazas and school grounds, reducing the number of places children can play.As a result, an NPO supporting the affected areas has set up a base in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The house was opened to the public, and the children gathered enjoyed a variety of games.
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Miyazaki motor paraglider falls into sea; man unconscious and in critical condition
2024-06-02 15:13:00
Around noon on the 2nd, a motor paraglider fell into the sea in Miyazaki City, and a man on board was found unconscious and in critical condition. Police are investigating the details of what happened at the time.
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Ishikawa Suzu Elementary school students parade around temporary housing in the schoolyard
2024-06-02 13:00:00
Elementary school students in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, held a drum parade around temporary housing in the schoolyard while playing musical instruments to cheer up the victims.
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Saitama Kawaguchi taxi shooting suspect borrows Shinkansen fare from an acquaintance while fleeing
2024-06-02 12:24:00
After the suspect arrested in the shooting incident of a taxi driver in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, whose face was made public as a wanted list, he told an acquaintance in Fukushima Prefecture, where he had fled, ``My face has appeared on the news. In an interview with the police, it was learned that he had borrowed money for the Shinkansen train to return to Saitama, saying, ``I have to go home.'' The police are currently investigating the details of the incident, as he also called the police station saying he was on his way.
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East and Northern Japan: Beware of strong wind gusts and rain. Atmosphere extremely unstable into tomorrow
2024-06-02 11:51:00
Due to the effects of cold air and low pressure in the upper atmosphere, atmospheric conditions have become extremely unstable in eastern and northern Japan, causing locally heavy rain. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue for three days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and localized heavy rain.
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Negotiations period extended due to unresolved gap in WHO's Pandemic Convention
2024-06-02 08:50:00
The final day of talks on the ``Pandemic Convention'' to strengthen infectious disease countermeasures globally, which was held at the annual general meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO), reached its final day on the 1st. As the gap between the parties was not bridged, it was decided to extend the negotiation period by up to one year.
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“Automatically turn on TV” during disasters Yokohama City fully subsidizes equipment installation
2024-06-02 07:22:00
In an effort to strengthen information transmission during disasters, the City of Yokohama has begun an initiative to fully subsidize the cost of installing a special device that automatically turns on televisions and transmits information when earthquake early warnings are issued.
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East to Northern Japan: Atmospheric instability tomorrow, watch out for gusty winds and heavy rain
2024-06-02 06:20:00
Due to the effects of cold air and low pressure in the upper atmosphere, atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable in eastern and northern Japan. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue for three days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and localized heavy rain.
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Negotiations period extended due to unresolved gap in WHO's Pandemic Convention
2024-06-02 05:52:00
The final day of talks on the ``Pandemic Convention'' to strengthen infectious disease countermeasures globally, which was held at the annual general meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO), reached its final day on the 1st. As the gap between the parties was not bridged, it was decided to extend the negotiation period by up to one year.
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Five months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, an event to introduce the charms of Ishikawa is held in Beijing
2024-06-02 01:56:00
On the 1st, which marks five months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred, an event was held in Beijing, the capital of China, to introduce the charms of Ishikawa Prefecture's traditional crafts and local cuisine, and to support the disaster-stricken areas.
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