Social News(2024/08/11)
Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall in Tohoku tomorrow, with the possibility of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-11 22:45:00
Typhoon No. 5, located in the sea east of Japan, is expected to continue moving north while maintaining its strength, making landfall on the Pacific side of Tohoku between the morning and early afternoon of the 12th. Some parts of Iwate Prefecture have already experienced heavy rainfall exceeding the average for one month of August, and a linear rain band is expected to form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures from now until the morning of the 12th, causing record-breaking rainfall mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, and overflowing rivers. It is dangerous to travel once flooding has begun, so please move to a safe place as soon as possible.
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Shimane: Mother drowns after rescuing child from river
2024-08-11 22:00:00
On the afternoon of the 11th, a 40-year-old mother drowned while swimming with her family in a river in Yoshika Town, Shimane Prefecture, and was confirmed dead at the hospital where she was taken. The mother is believed to have drowned immediately after rescuing her child from the river, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall in Tohoku tomorrow, with the possibility of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-11 21:55:00
Typhoon No. 5, located in the sea east of Japan, is expected to continue moving north while maintaining its strength, making landfall on the Pacific side of Tohoku between the morning and early afternoon of the 12th. Some parts of Iwate Prefecture have already experienced heavy rainfall exceeding the average for one month of August, and a linear rain band is expected to form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures from now until the morning of the 12th, causing record-breaking rainfall mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, and overflowing rivers. It is dangerous to travel once flooding has begun, so please move to a safe place as soon as possible.
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58 people aged 4 to 95 transported to hospital in Tokyo due to suspected heatstroke (11th, 21:00)
2024-08-11 21:43:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 9:00 pm on the 11th, 58 people aged between 4 and 95 were rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo. Of these, one person in their 50s was in serious condition, 12 people aged between 4 and 95 were in moderate condition, and 45 people aged between 10 and 80 were in mild condition. The Tokyo Fire Department is calling for people to take thorough precautions, such as drinking fluids frequently before they get thirsty, and using air conditioners and fans appropriately indoors.
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Oita girl drowned in river, rushed to hospital in cardiac arrest
2024-08-11 21:19:00
On the 11th, a first-grade elementary school girl drowned while playing with her family in a river in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, and was later confirmed dead, according to police.
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Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall in Tohoku tomorrow, with the possibility of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-11 20:49:00
Typhoon No. 5, located in the sea east of Japan, is expected to continue moving north while maintaining its strength, making landfall on the Pacific side of Tohoku between the morning and early afternoon of the 12th. Some parts of Iwate Prefecture have already experienced heavy rainfall exceeding the average for one month of August, and a linear rain band is expected to form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures from now until the morning of the 12th, causing record-breaking rainfall mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, and overflowing rivers. It is dangerous to travel once flooding has begun, so please move to a safe place as soon as possible.
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A high school student from Yokohama drowned while swimming in the sea in Kagawa and is in a critical condition, unconscious
2024-08-11 20:28:00
On the 11th, a high school student from Yokohama drowned while swimming in the sea in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. According to police and fire department, he is in a critical condition and unconscious.
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Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall in Tohoku tomorrow, with the possibility of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-11 19:59:00
Typhoon No. 5, located in the sea east of Japan, is expected to continue moving north while maintaining its strength, making landfall on the Pacific side of Tohoku between the morning and early afternoon of the 12th. A linear rain band will form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures from now until the morning of the 12th, and there is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall, far exceeding the average amount for the month of August, mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, and overflowing rivers. It is dangerous to travel once flooding has begun, so please move to a safe place as soon as possible.
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Typhoon No. 6 occurs near Minamitorishima Island. Ships passing nearby should exercise caution.
2024-08-11 19:51:00
On the afternoon of the 11th, Typhoon No. 6 formed in the sea southeast of Honshu. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for ships passing through the area to be cautious.
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[Video Weather Forecaster Commentary] What is the outlook for Typhoon No. 5?
2024-08-11 19:43:00
Typhoon No. 5, located in the sea east of Japan, is expected to continue moving north while maintaining its strength, and make landfall on the Pacific coast of Tohoku between the morning and early afternoon of the 12th. A linear rain band will form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures from now until the morning of the 12th, and there is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall, far exceeding the average for the month of August, mainly on the Pacific coast of Tohoku. Meteorological forecaster Kojiro Mukaigasa gives an explanation of the outlook for the typhoon going forward (broadcast on the 7pm news on the 11th). *Not available on data broadcasting.
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Hiroshima, Fukuyama: Girl drowned in river, unconscious and in critical condition
2024-08-11 19:18:00
On the afternoon of the 11th, an elementary school girl drowned in a river in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and according to the fire department, she is in critical condition and unconscious.
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Oita girl drowned in river, rushed to hospital in cardiac arrest
2024-08-11 19:17:00
On the afternoon of the 11th, a girl who appeared to be about a first grade elementary school student drowned in a river in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital. According to the police and fire department, she is in cardiac arrest.
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Dangerously hot: Temperatures exceed 38 degrees in Kanto, Tokai and Shikoku; thorough measures to prevent heatstroke required
2024-08-11 18:56:00
Temperatures continued to rise over a wide area on the 11th, with dangerously high temperatures of over 38°C in the Kanto, Tokai and Shikoku regions. Dangerously hot conditions are expected in the Kanto, Tokai and Kyushu regions on the 12th as well, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
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Miyazaki and Nobeoka: "US military Ospreys flying at low altitude" - suspected influence
2024-08-11 18:44:00
The city of Nobeoka in Miyazaki Prefecture has received multiple reports that US military transport aircraft Ospreys have been flying low in the city from last month to this month, and some reports have suggested that the low-altitude flights may have been the cause, such as "tents being destroyed." The city is investigating the matter and has requested the US military to take thorough measures to ensure safety through the prefecture and the national government.
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Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information: Beware of Massive Earthquakes and Continue to Prepare and Check
2024-08-11 18:43:00
On August 8, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, shaking at a seismic intensity of lower 6. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency notice stating that the possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against huge earthquakes. So far, no particular changes have been observed in crustal movements or seismic activity.
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Emergency information on Nankai Trough earthquake received; preparations underway across the country, including checking stockpiles
2024-08-11 18:42:00
In response to the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)," the voluntary disaster prevention association in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, where a tsunami of up to 6 meters is expected, is once again checking the stockpile in the disaster prevention storehouse and inspecting private generators. We interviewed various regions about their preparations and the impact.
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Miyazaki Prefecture corrects number of injured in earthquake to 9; 15 injured in Kyushu
2024-08-11 18:29:00
Miyazaki Prefecture had previously announced that 10 people were injured in the earthquake on August 8th, but has now revised the number to 9, including that of a woman in her 50s from Saito City, whose injuries were unknown, saying that "it is unclear whether her injury is related to the earthquake."
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[Typhoon No. 5: Outlook for transportation] Impact on air travel, railways, etc.
2024-08-11 18:28:00
As Typhoon No. 5 approaches, air travel and rail services are being affected, mainly in the Tohoku region, on the 12th. Airlines and railroads are urging people to check their websites for the latest information.
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Woman dies trying to save child in Hokkaido drowning accident, 1 other missing
2024-08-11 18:20:00
On the 11th, there were a series of drowning accidents in Hokkaido, including a 45-year-old mother who was swept out to sea and died while trying to save her child who was about to be swept away by a wave, and one person who is still missing.
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"20th birthday gathering" postponed due to Noto Peninsula earthquake to be held in Noto Town, Ishikawa
2024-08-11 18:11:00
A "20th Birthday Gathering," which had been postponed due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, was held in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where young people expressed their thoughts on reconstruction.
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Emergency information on Nankai Trough earthquake received; preparations underway across the country, including checking stockpiles
2024-08-11 18:10:00
In response to the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)," the voluntary disaster prevention association in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, where a tsunami of up to 6 meters is expected, is once again checking the stockpile in the disaster prevention storehouse and inspecting private generators. We interviewed various regions about their preparations and the impact.
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Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall in Tohoku tomorrow, with the possibility of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-11 18:03:00
Typhoon No. 5, located in the sea east of Japan, is expected to continue moving north while maintaining its strength, making landfall on the Pacific side of Tohoku between the morning and early afternoon of the 12th. A linear rain band will form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures from now until the morning of the 12th, and there is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall, far exceeding the average amount for the month of August, mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, and overflowing rivers. It is dangerous to travel once flooding has begun, so please move to a safe place as soon as possible.
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Man swept away and missing on Hokota Beach, Ibaraki
2024-08-11 17:36:00
On the morning of the 11th, two young children drowned while swimming at the beach in Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and were swept out to sea. The children's father and others rushed to their aid and rescued them, but the father has since gone missing and is currently under search by police.
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24 people aged 4 to 90 rushed to hospital in Tokyo for suspected heat stroke (11th, 15:00)
2024-08-11 17:02:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 pm on the 11th, 24 people aged between 4 and 90 were rushed to hospitals in Tokyo with suspected heatstroke. Of these, 5 people aged between 4 and 90 were in moderate condition, and 19 people in their teens to 80s were in mild condition. The Tokyo Fire Department is calling for people to take thorough precautions, such as drinking fluids frequently before they get thirsty, and using air conditioners and fans appropriately indoors.
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Miyazaki and Nobeoka: "US military Ospreys flying at low altitude" - suspected influence
2024-08-11 17:01:00
An interview with the city revealed that there have been a series of reports of low-altitude flights of US military transport aircraft, Ospreys, in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, from last month to this month. There have also been reports that the low-altitude flights may have been the cause, such as reports of tents being destroyed, so the city is investigating the matter and has requested the US military, via the prefecture and the national government, to ensure thorough safety measures.
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[Typhoon No. 5: Outlook for transportation] Impact on air travel, railways, etc.
2024-08-11 16:59:00
As Typhoon No. 5 approached, air travel and railway services were affected on the 12th, mainly in the Tohoku region.
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Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall in Tohoku tomorrow, with the possibility of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-11 16:57:00
Typhoon No. 5, which is in the sea east of Japan, is expected to continue moving north while maintaining its strength, and make landfall in Tohoku on the 12th. A linear rain band will occur in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures from the night of the 11th to the morning of the 12th, and there is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall, far exceeding the average amount for one month of August, mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, and overflowing rivers. Please ensure your safety before the rain and wind get stronger.
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Increase in earthquakes in the Kirishima mountain range, possibility of sudden eruption, Meteorological Observatory
2024-08-11 16:45:00
Since the earthquake on the 8th of this month in the Hyuga Sea in the Kirishima Mountains on the border between Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, there has been an increase in earthquakes with shallow epicenters near Karakunidake, and an earthquake that was felt by the body occurred in the early hours of the 11th. The Meteorological Agency has not changed the disaster prevention precautions, but is calling for caution as it is an active volcano and there is a possibility of small-scale eruptions occurring suddenly.
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[Video Weather Forecaster Commentary] What is the outlook for Typhoon No. 5?
2024-08-11 16:15:00
Typhoon No. 5, which is in the sea east of Japan, is expected to continue moving north while maintaining its strength and make landfall in Tohoku on the 12th. A linear precipitation band will form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures from tonight to tomorrow morning, and there is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall, far exceeding the average for one month of August, mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku. Weather forecaster Miki Katayama explains the outlook for the typhoon going forward (broadcast on the 11th at 4pm news). *Not available on data broadcasting.
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Emergency information on Nankai Trough earthquake received; preparations underway across the country, including checking stockpiles
2024-08-11 16:05:00
In response to the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)," the voluntary disaster prevention association in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, where a tsunami of up to 6 meters is expected, is once again checking the stockpile in the disaster prevention storehouse and inspecting private generators. We interviewed various regions about their preparations and the impact.
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Typhoon No. 5: Evacuation shelters begin opening in some municipalities
2024-08-11 15:50:00
Some local governments have already begun setting up evacuation shelters in preparation for the approach of Typhoon No. 5. We have summarized the activities in each area.
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Evacuation order issued for entire Iwaizumi town, Kuji city, Iwate
2024-08-11 15:48:00
As Typhoon No. 5 approached, Kuji city in Iwate prefecture issued evacuation orders to 31,465 people in 15,404 households throughout the city, and Iwaizumi town issued evacuation orders to 7,907 people in 4,087 households throughout the town at 3pm on the 11th. The information corresponds to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and Kuji city has opened evacuation shelters in 24 locations, including the city hall and general welfare center, while Iwaizumi town has opened evacuation shelters in 10 locations, including the town hall and Iwaizumi Junior High School, and is urging people to evacuate early.
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Evacuation information for elderly people and others issued throughout Kurihara, Miyagi city
2024-08-11 15:40:00
As Typhoon No. 5 approached, Kurihara City in Miyagi Prefecture issued evacuation information for the entire city, including the elderly, at 3 p.m. on the 11th. With the information corresponding to Level 3 of the five-level alert level, Kurihara City has opened evacuation shelters in 10 locations in the city and is calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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Emergency information on Nankai Trough earthquake received; preparations underway across the country, including checking stockpiles
2024-08-11 15:02:00
In response to the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)," the voluntary disaster prevention association in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, where a tsunami of up to 6 meters is expected, is once again checking the stockpile in the disaster prevention storehouse and inspecting private generators. We interviewed various regions about their preparations and the impact.
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Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information: Beware of Massive Earthquakes, Continue to Prepare and Check
2024-08-11 14:29:00
On the 8th of this month, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, with seismic intensity of 6 lower. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency notice stating that the possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against a huge earthquake. No particular changes in strain have been observed beyond those normally seen, and monitoring is continuing.
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[What to be careful of with Typhoon No. 5?] Expert: "Evacuate before the wind and rain get stronger"
2024-08-11 14:26:00
With heavy rain expected to fall mainly in the Tohoku region as Typhoon No. 5 approaches, experts who have been investigating the damage caused by heavy rain in various areas have pointed out that there have been a number of cases of people falling ill while traveling on foot or by car, and that if it is necessary to evacuate to a distant location, people should complete this before the rain and wind get stronger.
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Evacuation information for elderly people and others issued for the entire Iwaizumi Town and Tanohata Village in Iwate Prefecture
2024-08-11 14:22:00
As the risk of disaster increases with the approach of Typhoon 5, the towns of Iwaizumi and Tanohata in Iwate Prefecture have issued evacuation information for the entire area, including for the elderly. The information corresponds to Level 3 out of 5 alert levels, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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Typhoon No. 5: Some municipalities in Iwate Prefecture begin opening evacuation shelters
2024-08-11 14:18:00
Some local governments in Iwate Prefecture have already begun opening evacuation shelters in preparation for the approach of Typhoon No. 5.
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Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall in Tohoku tomorrow, with the possibility of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-11 13:43:00
Typhoon No. 5, which is in the sea east of Japan, is expected to continue moving north while maintaining its strength, and make landfall in Tohoku on the 12th. A linear rain band will occur in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures from the night of the 11th to the morning of the 12th, and there is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall, far exceeding the average amount for one month of August, mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, and overflowing rivers. Please ensure your safety before the rain and wind get stronger.
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Miyazaki and Nobeoka: "US military Ospreys flying at low altitude" - suspected influence
2024-08-11 13:36:00
An interview with the city revealed that there have been a series of reports of low-altitude flights of US military transport aircraft, Ospreys, in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, from last month to this month. There have also been reports that the low-altitude flights may have been the cause, such as reports of tents being destroyed, so the city is investigating the matter and has requested the US military, via the prefecture and the national government, to ensure thorough safety measures.
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[Typhoon No. 5: Outlook for transportation] Impact on air travel, railways, etc.
2024-08-11 13:28:00
As Typhoon No. 5 approached, air travel and railway services were affected on the 12th, mainly in the Tohoku region.
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Emergency information on Nankai Trough earthquake received; preparations underway across the country, including checking stockpiles
2024-08-11 12:40:00
In response to the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)," the voluntary disaster prevention association in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, where a tsunami of up to 6 meters is expected, is once again checking the stockpile in the disaster prevention storehouse and inspecting private generators. We interviewed various regions about their preparations and the impact.
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[1-minute video for more details] Weather forecaster explains outlook for Typhoon No. 5
2024-08-11 12:35:00
Typhoon No. 5, which is in the sea east of Japan, is expected to continue moving north while maintaining its strength and make landfall in Tohoku on the 12th. A linear rain band will form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures from tonight to tomorrow morning, and there is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall, far exceeding the average for one month of August, mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku. Weather forecaster Miki Katayama explains the outlook for the typhoon going forward (broadcast on the noon news on the 11th). *Not available on data broadcasting.
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Dangerously hot today as well - 39 degrees predicted in Kanto - Take precautions against heatstroke
2024-08-11 11:54:00
Temperatures are expected to rise over a wide area on the 11th, with dangerously high temperatures approaching 40 degrees in the Kanto, Koshin, Tokai, and Kyushu regions. Please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
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Tsunami expected to exceed 6m in Ehime Prefecture's Uwajima disaster prevention warehouses to be checked for stockpiles
2024-08-11 11:41:00
In response to the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)," the voluntary disaster prevention association in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, where a tsunami of up to six meters is expected, is once again checking the stockpiles in its disaster prevention warehouses and inspecting its private generators.
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Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall in Tohoku tomorrow, with the possibility of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-11 11:38:00
Typhoon No. 5, which is in the sea east of Japan, is expected to continue moving north while maintaining its strength, and make landfall in Tohoku on the 12th. A linear rain band will occur in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures from the night of the 11th to the morning of the 12th, and there is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall, far exceeding the average amount for one month of August, mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, and overflowing rivers. Please ensure your safety before the rain and wind get stronger.
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Record rain damage in July: Some people give up on rebuilding their homes and move out, Yamagata and Sakata
2024-08-11 11:24:00
Last month's record-breaking heavy rains caused large amounts of soil and sand to flow into homes in some mountain villages in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, forcing some residents to give up on rebuilding their homes and decide to move elsewhere.
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Typhoon No. 5 is likely to hit Tohoku tomorrow; prepare before the rain and wind get stronger
2024-08-11 10:58:00
Typhoon No. 5, located in the sea east of Japan, continues to move northward and is likely to approach Tohoku on the 12th with a strong wind area and make landfall. There is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall, far exceeding the average amount for August, mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, flooding, and strong winds. Please ensure your safety before the rain and wind get stronger.
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Search continues for two men in their 20s swept away at Kashima beach in Ibaraki
2024-08-11 10:21:00
On the morning of the 11th, two men in their 20s were swept offshore at a beach in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and police are searching for them. The area was hit by high waves due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which was moving north, and swimming had been prohibited since the 10th.
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Tokushima: Disaster preparedness seminar for foreigners living in the prefecture before Awa Odori dance
2024-08-11 09:14:00
With the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" in place, a course was held in central Tokushima City ahead of the opening of the Awa Odori festival on the 11th for foreigners living in the prefecture to learn about emergency information and disaster preparedness.
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Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information: Beware of Massive Earthquakes, Continue to Prepare and Check
2024-08-11 08:14:00
On the 8th of this month, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, with seismic intensity of 6 lower. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency notice stating that the possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against a huge earthquake. No particular changes in strain have been observed beyond those normally seen, and monitoring is continuing.
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[Earthquake Alert] Miyazaki City experiences magnitude 3 earthquake, no risk of tsunami
2024-08-11 07:58:00
At around 7:42 a.m. on the 11th, an earthquake measuring magnitude 3 was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
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Dangerously hot today as well - 39 degrees predicted in Kanto, Koshinetsu - Take precautions to prevent heatstroke
2024-08-11 06:38:00
Temperatures are expected to rise over a wide area on the 11th, with dangerously hot conditions expected in the Kanto, Koshin, Tokai, and Kyushu regions, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
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Typhoon No. 5 is likely to hit Tohoku tomorrow; prepare before the rain and wind get stronger
2024-08-11 06:31:00
Typhoon No. 5, located in the sea east of Japan, continues to move northward and is likely to approach Tohoku on the 12th with a strong wind area and make landfall. There is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall, far exceeding the average amount for August, mainly on the Pacific side of Tohoku, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising rivers, flooding, and strong winds. Please ensure your safety before the rain and wind get stronger.
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Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information: Beware of Massive Earthquakes, Continue to Prepare and Check
2024-08-11 06:12:00
On the 8th of this month, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, with seismic intensity of 6 lower. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency notice stating that the possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against a huge earthquake. No particular changes in strain have been observed beyond those normally seen, and monitoring is continuing.
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