[Typhoon No. 5 Traffic Information] Shinkansen trains to operate normally (12th, 23:00)
2024-08-12 23:57:00
Typhoon No. 5 is affecting transportation throughout the Tohoku region.
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Typhoon No. 5 crosses Tohoku, heavy rains expected in northern Japan through the 13th
2024-08-12 22:41:00
Typhoon No. 5, which crossed Tohoku, caused record-breaking rainfall in Iwate Prefecture, resulting in flooding and landslides. There is a risk of more rainfall in the future, so people should continue to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, flooding of low-lying areas, and strong winds. In addition, rain is expected to intensify and increase on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku and Hokkaido, so please stay away from cliffs, streams, rivers, etc.
[Video Weather Forecaster Commentary] Typhoon No. 5 Outlook (broadcast on NW9)
2024-08-12 22:10:00
Typhoon No. 5, which crossed Tohoku, caused record-breaking rainfall in Iwate Prefecture, resulting in flooding and landslides. There is a risk of more rain in the future, so people should continue to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, flooding of low-lying areas, and strong winds. Rain is also expected to intensify and increase on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku and Hokkaido, so please stay away from cliffs, streams, and rivers. Weather forecaster Asami Kuboi explains the typhoon outlook and precautions (video is 1 minute 15 seconds long and was broadcast on News Watch 9 on the 12th) *Not available on data broadcasting.
Tropical depression south of Japan may become a typhoon on the 13th, approaching the Ogasawara Islands
2024-08-12 22:07:00
The tropical depression in the ocean south of Japan is expected to turn into a typhoon on the 13th and approach the Ogasawara Islands in Tokyo around the evening. There is still some uncertainty about the course it will take after approaching the Ogasawara Islands, but there is a risk it will approach eastern Japan, including the Kanto region, so please check the latest information.
[Live camera] Typhoon No. 5 hits Tohoku. What's the situation like in each area?
2024-08-12 21:37:00
Typhoon No. 5, which crossed Tohoku, caused record-breaking rainfall in Iwate Prefecture, resulting in flooding and landslides. There is a risk of more rain in the future, so people must remain on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, flooding of low-lying areas, and strong winds. Rain is also expected to intensify and increase on the Japan Sea side of Tohoku and in Hokkaido, so please stay away from cliffs, streams, rivers, etc. We are reporting the situation in each area with live footage.
58 people aged between 11 and 92 transported to hospital in Tokyo due to suspected heatstroke (12th, 21:00)
2024-08-12 21:29:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 9 p.m. on the 12th, 58 people aged between 11 and 92 had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.
Boy dies in irrigation canal: 4-year-old boy possibly playing in river; identification underway in Yame, Fukuoka
2024-08-12 21:19:00
On the evening of the 12th, the police received a report that a 4-year-old boy had been swept away while playing in a river in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The boy was later found submerged in a downstream irrigation channel and was confirmed dead. Police believe that the boy had been swept away by the river and are working to confirm his identity while also investigating the details of the incident.
Typhoon No. 5 crosses Tohoku, heavy rains expected in northern Japan through the 13th
2024-08-12 21:12:00
Typhoon No. 5, which crossed Tohoku, caused record-breaking rainfall in Iwate Prefecture, resulting in flooding and landslides. There is a risk of more rainfall in the future, so people should continue to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, flooding of low-lying areas, and strong winds. In addition, rain is expected to intensify and increase on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku and Hokkaido, so please stay away from cliffs, streams, rivers, etc.
Japan Airlines crash: Family members of 90-year-old and 76-year-old survivors speak on their "final mountain climb"
2024-08-12 20:38:00
August 12 marks 39 years since the Japan Airlines Jumbo Jet crash, which killed 520 people. A 90-year-old brother and his 76-year-old sister from Kagoshima Prefecture, who lost their siblings and their families in the accident, decided that this year would be their last, and climbed the Osutaka Ridge in memory of the deceased.
Accident involving three vehicles in Tottori Expressway tunnel: 3 dead, 2 injured
2024-08-12 20:36:00
On the 12th just before noon, three vehicles, including a truck and a passenger car, collided inside a tunnel on the Tottori Expressway in Tottori City. According to police, of the five people injured, three who were unconscious and in critical condition have been confirmed dead.
39 years since the Japan Airlines crash: Family members climb Osutaka Ridge to pay their respects
2024-08-12 20:34:00
August 12 marks 39 years since the Japan Airlines Jumbo Jet crash, which killed 520 people. In Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, where the crash occurred, bereaved families and people involved climbed the mountain to pay their respects. A memorial service was held at the base of the mountain from 6 p.m., attended by bereaved families and others.
Kochi Yosakoi Festival final day: evacuation site maps posted at venue
2024-08-12 20:29:00
Amid emergency alerts of a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough, Kochi's summer tradition, the Yosakoi Festival, reached its final day on the 12th, with dancers from all over the country thrilling the audience with their passionate dancing.
Typhoon No. 5 moving slowly northwest, heavy rain expected in northern Japan through tomorrow
2024-08-12 20:00:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which is crossing Tohoku, some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, causing flooding and landslides. There is a risk that the amount of rain will increase in the future, so it is necessary to continue to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, flooding of low-lying areas, and strong winds. In addition, the rain is expected to intensify and increase on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku and Hokkaido, so please stay away from cliffs, streams, rivers, etc.
Tropical depression south of Japan could become a typhoon tomorrow, approaching the Ogasawara Islands
2024-08-12 19:17:00
The tropical depression in the ocean south of Japan is expected to turn into a typhoon on the 13th and approach the Ogasawara Islands in Tokyo around the evening. There is still some uncertainty about the course it will take after approaching the Ogasawara Islands, but there is a risk it will approach eastern Japan, including the Kanto region, so please check the latest information.
Typhoon No. 5 moving slowly northwest, heavy rain expected in northern Japan through tomorrow
2024-08-12 19:16:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which is crossing Tohoku, some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, causing flooding and landslides. There is a risk that the amount of rain will increase in the future, so it is necessary to continue to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, flooding of low-lying areas, and strong winds. In addition, the rain is expected to intensify and increase on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku and Hokkaido, so please stay away from cliffs, streams, rivers, etc.
Body of missing man found after being swept away at Kashima beach in Ibaraki
2024-08-12 19:10:00
A man who was swept offshore at a beach in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture on the 11th and went missing was found dead in nearby waters on the morning of the 12th. Police and others have decided to continue searching for a 23-year-old man who was swept out to sea with the man.
[Typhoon No. 5 Traffic Information] Shinkansen trains to operate normally (12th, 18:00)
2024-08-12 19:01:00
Typhoon No. 5 is affecting transportation throughout the Tohoku region.
[Damage information from Typhoon No. 5] Flooding and isolation in Iwate, no reports of casualties
2024-08-12 18:51:00
Information is coming in about damage caused by Typhoon No. 5 in Iwate Prefecture.
39 years since the Japan Airlines crash: Family members climb Osutaka Ridge to pay their respects
2024-08-12 18:49:00
August 12 marks 39 years since the Japan Airlines Jumbo Jet crash, which killed 520 people. In Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, where the crash occurred, bereaved families and people involved in the incident climbed the mountain to pay their respects. A memorial service was held at the base of the mountain from 6 p.m., attended by bereaved families and others.
[Typhoon No. 5 Evacuation Information] Evacuation orders issued for parts of Iwate and Aomori (12th, 18:00)
2024-08-12 18:35:00
As of 6:00 pm on the 12th, this is evacuation information issued for various parts of Tohoku. If the risk of disaster has already increased and it is dangerous to evacuate to an evacuation shelter, please move to a place where you can be as safe as possible. *A hazard map is posted at the bottom of the article.
[Typhoon No. 5 River Information] Emergency release from dams ends as flood danger water level exceeds
2024-08-12 18:29:00
Iwate Prefecture announced that it had conducted an emergency release of water into the downstream Naganai River just after 10:00 a.m. due to the rise in water levels at Taki Dam in Kuji City caused by Typhoon No. 5, but that it had ended at 2:10 p.m. The prefecture is calling for continued caution as water levels downstream remain high. This is the first time the prefecture has conducted an emergency release of water since August 2016, when it did so at Taki Dam due to the effects of Typhoon No. 10.
Emergency warning of Nankai Trough earthquake: Elderly care facility reviews evacuation methods in Mie
2024-08-12 18:28:00
In response to the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)," a nursing home in Minamiise Town, Mie Prefecture, which is expected to be affected by a tsunami, is reviewing its storage locations for life jackets and helmets so that residents can evacuate quickly.
Three vehicles involved in accident in tunnel on Tottori Expressway, five people transported, three of whom are unconscious
2024-08-12 18:18:00
On the morning of the 12th, an accident involving two trucks and a car occurred inside a tunnel on the Tottori Expressway in Tottori City, leaving five people injured, three of whom are in a critical condition and unconscious.
Kanagawa Prefecture, Fujisawa: 56-year-old woman living alone dies; no signs of ransacking in room
2024-08-12 18:08:00
In a case where a 56-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, interviews with investigators revealed that there were no signs of ransacking the room. Police believe that someone assaulted the woman and then left the scene, and are investigating the case as a murder.
Congestion on Tokaido Shinkansen trains reaches peak as concerns grow over earthquakes and typhoons
2024-08-12 18:07:00
On the 12th, the Tokaido Shinkansen was at its peak for trains heading to Tokyo for trips and homecomings, and JR Nagoya Station was also crowded from the morning. Some passengers were heard to be worried about the effects of the earthquake and typhoon.
Niigata Joetsu: A beach attendant in his 70s drowned while trying to rescue beachgoers
2024-08-12 18:06:00
On the morning of the 12th, a beach attendant in his 70s who entered the sea to rescue beachgoers at a beach in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, drowned and fell unconscious. He was taken to the hospital, but was confirmed dead.
Two men injured after being bitten by dolphin in Fukui Prefecture, bringing total injuries to 12 this season
2024-08-12 18:05:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, two men in their 20s were injured when an approaching dolphin bit their arms and hands at a beach in Mihama, Fukui Prefecture. This brings the number of people injured by dolphins at beaches in Fukui Prefecture this season to 12, and the Tsuruga Coast Guard is urging people not to approach them and to get out of the water immediately if they see one.
A 72-year-old woman from Ogano Town, Saitama, was attacked by a bear on her property and sustained serious injuries.
2024-08-12 18:04:00
On the afternoon of the 12th, a 72-year-old woman was attacked by a bear on the grounds of a house in the mountains of Ogano Town, Saitama Prefecture, and suffered injuries to her face and other parts of her body. Although her life is not in danger, her injuries are considered serious, and the police are calling for caution.
Gunma prefecture's Kiryu has a temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius. Dangerously hot tomorrow in Kyushu, Kinki and Tokai.
2024-08-12 18:01:00
Temperatures continued to rise over a wide area on the 12th, with dangerously hot temperatures approaching 40°C in Gunma Prefecture. Dangerously hot conditions are expected in Kyushu, Kinki, and Tokai on the 13th as well, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information: Beware of Massive Earthquakes, Be Prepared!
2024-08-12 17:16:00
On the 8th of this month, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, shaking at a seismic intensity of 6 or less. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency notice stating that the possibility of a large-scale 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.
Junior and senior high school students read out the story of a woman who lost her family in the Great Tokyo Air Raid
2024-08-12 17:15:00
Ahead of the anniversary of the end of the war, an event was held in which junior and senior high school students read aloud the experience of a woman who lost her family in the Great Tokyo Air Raid, in order to pass on the story to future generations.
Rumiko Masumoto's brother, abducted by North Korea 46 years ago, "I want to spend my final days with her"
2024-08-12 17:14:00
August 12 marks 46 years since Ichikawa Shuichi and Masumoto Rumiko were abducted by North Korea from the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture. Masumoto's younger brother, Teruaki, started a petition in Tokyo, saying, "I believe my sister is enduring life in a difficult and harsh environment. I strongly urge the Japanese government to rescue the abduction victims."
Typhoon No. 5: Continue to be on high alert; heavy rain expected in the Tohoku region along the Japan Sea
2024-08-12 16:59:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which is crossing Tohoku, some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, causing flooding and landslides. There is a risk that the amount of rain will increase in the future, so strict vigilance is required to prevent landslides, rising river levels, flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas. After this, the rain is expected to intensify and become heavy on the Japan Sea side of Tohoku, so please stay away from cliffs, streams, rivers, etc.
Matsuyama mudslide expert: "Water may have flowed in from another route"
2024-08-12 16:02:00
August 12th marks one month since a mudslide occurred on the mountain where Matsuyama Castle is located in Matsuyama City, killing three people. Some of the victims are taking refuge at relatives' homes or in hotels, and are living in evacuation shelters for a long time. The mudslide is believed to have been caused by the collapse of the upstream mountain slope, but an analysis by a geotechnical engineering expert revealed that the amount of rainfall up to that day alone was not enough to cause the upstream slope to collapse, and that at least 120 tons of water may have flowed in via a different route.
Three vehicles in a tunnel on the Tottori Expressway: 5 injured, 3 of whom are unconscious
2024-08-12 15:59:00
On the morning of the 12th, an accident involving three vehicles, including a truck and a passenger car, occurred inside a tunnel on the Tottori Expressway in Tottori City, leaving five people injured, three of whom are in a critical condition and unconscious.
Typhoon No. 5: Continue to be on high alert; heavy rain expected in the Tohoku region along the Japan Sea
2024-08-12 15:58:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which is crossing Tohoku, some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, causing flooding and landslides. There is a risk that the amount of rain will increase in the future, so strict vigilance is required to prevent landslides, rising river levels, flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas. After this, the rain is expected to intensify and become heavy on the Japan Sea side of Tohoku, so please stay away from cliffs, streams, rivers, etc.
Miyazaki's Aoshima beach reopens with measures such as narrowing swimming areas
2024-08-12 15:54:00
Since the earthquake on the 8th of this month, swimming has been prohibited at Aoshima beach, a tourist spot in Miyazaki City, but it has reopened since the 12th with measures such as narrowing the swimming area.
Nankai Trough earthquake emergency information received Hot spring inn association prepares Shizuoka, Izu
2024-08-12 15:52:00
In response to the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)," in the Toi district of Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where tsunami damage is expected, the local hot spring inn association is taking steps to prepare for the occurrence of an earthquake, including checking room availability at accommodation facilities that have been turned into tsunami evacuation buildings.
[Typhoon No. 5 Evacuation Information] Emergency safety measures for Kuji, Iwate lifted (14:45)
2024-08-12 15:50:00
This is information about evacuation issued in various parts of Tohoku. If the risk of disaster has already increased and it is dangerous to evacuate to a shelter, please move to a place where you can be as safe as possible. *A hazard map is posted at the bottom of the article.
"Emergency Safety Assurance" lifted in Nagauchi and Kokuji areas of Kuji, Iwate
2024-08-12 15:49:00
At 2:45pm, the city of Kuji in Iwate Prefecture lifted the "emergency safety assurance" order that had been issued to 4,177 households and 8,300 people in the Osanai and Kokuji districts due to the risk of flooding of the Osanai River following the emergency release of water from Taki Dam. The city says that this is because the emergency release has ended and the river's water level, although still high, is declining. At 3pm, the city switched to evacuation information for the elderly and others for the entire city, including other areas where evacuation orders had been issued.
Emergency discharge from Kujitaki Dam in Iwate Prefecture ended, but water levels in the Naganai River remain high, so caution is advised
2024-08-12 15:42:00
Iwate Prefecture announced that it had been conducting an emergency release of water from Taki Dam in Kuji City into the Naganai River downstream since just after 10:00 a.m. due to the rise in water levels caused by Typhoon Faxai, but that the release had ended at 2:10 p.m. The prefecture is calling for continued caution as water levels downstream remain high. This is the first time the prefecture has conducted an emergency release of water since August 2016, when it did so at Taki Dam due to the effects of Typhoon Faxai.
[Typhoon No. 5 River Information] Emergency release from dams ends as flood danger water level exceeds
2024-08-12 15:42:00
Iwate Prefecture announced that it had conducted an emergency release of water into the downstream Naganai River just after 10:00 a.m. due to the rise in water levels at Taki Dam in Kuji City caused by Typhoon No. 5, but that it had ended at 2:10 p.m. The prefecture is calling for continued caution as water levels downstream remain high. This is the first time the prefecture has conducted an emergency release of water since August 2016, when it did so at Taki Dam due to the effects of Typhoon No. 10.
[Typhoon No. 5 Traffic Information] Akita Shinkansen partially suspended (12th 14:30)
2024-08-12 15:26:00
Transportation is being affected in various parts of Tohoku as Typhoon No. 5 approaches. Airlines, railways, and other operators are urging people to check their websites for the latest information.
28 people aged between 11 and 92 transported to hospital in Tokyo due to suspected heatstroke (12th, 15:00)
2024-08-12 15:25:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 p.m. on the 12th, a total of 28 people, ranging in age from 11 to 92, had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.
[Information on damage caused by Typhoon No. 5] Four people from two households in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture are isolated
2024-08-12 15:19:00
Information is coming in about damage caused by Typhoon No. 5 in Iwate Prefecture.
Typhoon No. 5: Continue to be on high alert; heavy rain expected in the Tohoku region along the Japan Sea
2024-08-12 15:12:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which is crossing Tohoku, some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, causing flooding and landslides. There is a risk that the amount of rain will increase in the future, so strict vigilance is required to prevent landslides, rising river levels, flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas. After this, the rain is expected to intensify and become heavy on the Japan Sea side of Tohoku, so please stay away from cliffs, streams, rivers, etc.
Three vehicles in a tunnel on the Tottori Expressway: 5 injured, 3 of whom are unconscious
2024-08-12 15:07:00
On the morning of the 12th, an accident involving three vehicles, including a truck and a passenger car, occurred inside a tunnel on the Tottori Expressway in Tottori City, leaving five people injured, three of whom are in a critical condition and unconscious.
Gunma prefecture's Kiryu reaches 40 degrees Celsius, dangerous heat in many areas; thorough measures to prevent heatstroke required
2024-08-12 14:56:00
Temperatures are expected to rise over a wide area on the 12th, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees in Gunma Prefecture. Please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
[Typhoon No. 5 Evacuation Information] Urgent safety measures in parts of Kuji, Iwate (12th, 14:00)
2024-08-12 14:48:00
As of 2:00 pm on the 12th, this is evacuation information issued for various parts of Tohoku. If the risk of disaster has already increased and it is dangerous to evacuate to an evacuation shelter, please move to a place where you can be as safe as possible. *A hazard map is posted at the bottom of the article.
[Video Weather Forecaster Commentary] Typhoon No. 5 Outlook (Broadcast at 2 p.m.)
2024-08-12 14:46:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which is crossing Tohoku, some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, causing flooding and landslides. The amount of rain is likely to increase in the future, so strict vigilance is required to prevent landslides, rising river levels, flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas. Heavy rain is also expected on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku in the future, so please stay away from cliffs, streams, and rivers. Weather forecaster Miki Katayama explains the typhoon outlook and precautions (video is 2 minutes 54 seconds long and was broadcast on the 2 pm news on the 12th) *Not available on data broadcasting.
[Typhoon No. 5 River Information] Emergency release from dams: "Flood danger water level" exceeded, etc.
2024-08-12 14:44:00
Iwate Prefecture began emergency release of water from Taki Dam in Kuji City into the downstream Naganai River at 10:23 a.m. due to the rising water level caused by Typhoon No. 5. An "emergency release" is different from a normal release and is an emergency operation in which almost the same amount of water as would flow into the dam when it is estimated that no more water can be stored in the dam is released. Kuji City is calling on residents in the river basin to evacuate early, as there is a risk of flooding due to the emergency release. This is the first time the prefecture has conducted an emergency release since August 2016, when it conducted an emergency release from Taki Dam due to heavy rain caused by Typhoon No. 10.
Ryusendo Cave, a national natural monument, closed due to heavy rains from a typhoon in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate
2024-08-12 14:10:00
Ryusendo Cave, a national natural monument and tourist attraction in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, has been closed due to flooding caused by the heavy rains of Typhoon No. 5. It is expected to take at least a week to reopen.
[Information on damage caused by Typhoon No. 5] Four people from two households in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture are isolated
2024-08-12 13:51:00
Information is coming in about damage caused by Typhoon No. 5 in Iwate Prefecture.
Typhoon No. 5 crosses Tohoku, record rainfall in Iwate, urging caution against landslides
2024-08-12 13:50:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which is crossing Tohoku, some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, causing flooding and landslides. Rainfall is likely to increase further in the future, so strict vigilance is required to prevent landslides, rising river levels, flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas. Heavy rain is also expected on the Japan Sea side of Tohoku in the future, so please stay away from cliffs, streams, rivers, etc.
[Video Weather Forecaster Commentary] Typhoon No. 5 Outlook (Broadcast at 1pm)
2024-08-12 13:30:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which is crossing Tohoku, some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, and the amount of rain is likely to increase in the future. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising river levels, flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. Rain is expected to continue on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku, so please pay attention to the latest information and stay away from cliffs and streams. Weather forecaster Miki Katayama explains the typhoon outlook and precautions (the video is 2 minutes and 51 seconds long and was broadcast on the 12th at 1 pm news). *Not available on data broadcasting.
39 years since the Japan Airlines crash: Family members climb Osutaka Ridge to pay their respects
2024-08-12 13:12:00
It has been 39 years since the Japan Airlines Jumbo Jet crash, which killed 520 people, on the 12th. In the morning, bereaved families and people involved in the crash in Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, were climbing a mountain to pay their respects to the victims.
[Information on damage caused by Typhoon No. 5] Four people from two households in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture are isolated
2024-08-12 12:59:00
Information is coming in about damage caused by Typhoon No. 5 in Iwate Prefecture.
[Video Weather Forecaster Commentary] Typhoon No. 5 Outlook (Broadcast at noon)
2024-08-12 12:58:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which is crossing Tohoku, some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, and the amount of rain is likely to increase in the future. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising river levels, flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. Rain is expected to continue on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku, so please pay attention to the latest information and stay away from cliffs and streams. Weather forecaster Miki Katayama explains the typhoon outlook and precautions (video is 2 minutes 42 seconds long and was broadcast on the noon news on the 12th) *Not available on data broadcasting.
Typhoon No. 5 heads across Tohoku; be on high alert for landslides and rising river levels
2024-08-12 12:55:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which is crossing Tohoku, some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, and the amount of rain is likely to increase in the future. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising river levels, flooding, and inundation of low-lying areas. Rain is expected to continue on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku, so please pay attention to the latest information and stay away from cliffs and streams.
Prime Minister Kishida checks damage from Typhoon No. 5 and says "respond with a sense of urgency"
2024-08-12 12:29:00
Prime Minister Kishida entered the Prime Minister's Office at around 11:30 a.m. and received a report from Minister of Disaster Management Matsumura and others on the outlook and damage situation for Typhoon No. 5, and discussed future responses.
White smoke emerges from passenger plane engine at Narita Airport, runway temporarily closed but no abnormalities found
2024-08-12 12:23:00
On the morning of the 12th, firefighters were notified that white smoke was coming from the engine of a passenger plane that had arrived at Narita Airport, and the runway was temporarily closed. However, no fire or smoke was confirmed afterwards, and no one was injured.
Prime Minister Kishida confirms outlook and damage from Typhoon No. 5 and discusses future response measures
2024-08-12 12:12:00
Prime Minister Kishida entered the Prime Minister's Office at around 11:30 a.m. and received a report from Minister of Disaster Management Matsumura and others on the outlook and damage situation of Typhoon No. 5, as well as discussing future responses. Minister Matsumura later told reporters, "Prime Minister Kishida has instructed us to continue to respond with a sense of urgency."
Tsunami preparedness checks at Uwajima Roadside Station in Ehime Prefecture; issues to be addressed during Obon holiday
2024-08-12 12:10:00
Following the issuance of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information," roadside stations in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, which is located in an area expected to be inundated by tsunamis, are checking their preparations. However, issues have emerged, such as how to safely evacuate the increased number of users due to the Obon holiday.
[Typhoon No. 5 River Information] Emergency release from dams: "Flood danger water level" exceeded, etc.
2024-08-12 12:09:00
Iwate Prefecture began emergency release of water from Taki Dam in Kuji City into the downstream Naganai River at 10:23 a.m. due to the rising water level caused by Typhoon No. 5. An "emergency release" is different from a normal release and is an emergency operation in which almost the same amount of water as would flow into the dam when it is estimated that no more water can be stored in the dam is released. Kuji City is calling on residents in the river basin to evacuate early, as there is a risk of flooding due to the emergency release. This is the first time the prefecture has conducted an emergency release since August 2016, when it conducted an emergency release from Taki Dam due to heavy rain caused by Typhoon No. 10.
[Typhoon No. 5 Traffic Information] Akita Shinkansen to be partially suspended (11:30 on the 12th)
2024-08-12 12:06:00
Transportation is being affected in various parts of Tohoku as Typhoon No. 5 approaches. Airlines, railways, and other operators are urging people to check their websites for the latest information.
Typhoon No. 5 heads across Tohoku; be on high alert for landslides and rising river levels
2024-08-12 12:05:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which is crossing Tohoku, some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, and the amount of rain is likely to increase in the future. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising river levels, flooding, and inundation of low-lying areas. Rain is expected to continue on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku, so please pay attention to the latest information and stay away from cliffs and streams.
[Typhoon No. 5 Evacuation Information] Urgent safety measures in parts of Kuji, Iwate (12th, 11:00)
2024-08-12 11:57:00
As of 11:00 a.m. on the 12th, this is evacuation information issued for various parts of Tohoku. If the risk of disaster has already increased and it is dangerous to evacuate to an evacuation shelter, please move to a place where you can be as safe as possible. *A hazard map is posted at the bottom of the article.
Extreme heat in wide areas of eastern and western Japan; thorough measures to prevent heatstroke required
2024-08-12 11:55:00
Temperatures are expected to rise over a wide area on the 12th, with temperatures reaching over 37 degrees Celsius from the morning. Please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
Emergency safety assurance for 4,177 households in the Naganai and Kokuji districts of Kuji, Iwate
2024-08-12 11:27:00
The city of Kuji in Iwate Prefecture issued an "urgent safety alert" to 8,300 people in 4,177 households in the Osanai and Kokuji districts of the city at 10:30 a.m., due to the risk of flooding downstream of the Osanai River following an emergency release from Taki Dam. The alert level is the highest, "Level 5," and calls on people to check their surroundings and take action to increase the chances of saving their lives by staying in a nearby building or on the second floor or higher of their own home or in a safer location.
Emergency safety measures in the Naganai and Kokuji areas of Kuji, Iwate Prefecture, due to risk of flooding of the Naganai River
2024-08-12 11:04:00
The city of Kuji in Iwate Prefecture issued an "emergency safety assurance" for the Osanai and Kokuji districts of the city at 10:30 a.m., due to the risk of flooding downstream of the Osanai River following an emergency release from Taki Dam. The alert level is the highest, "Level 5," and calls on people to check their surroundings and take action to maximize the chances of saving their lives by staying in a nearby building or on the second floor or higher of their own home or in a safe place.
Typhoon No. 5 heads across Tohoku; be on high alert for landslides and rising river levels
2024-08-12 11:00:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, which is crossing Tohoku, some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, and the amount of rain is likely to increase in the future. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising river levels, flooding, and inundation of low-lying areas. Rain is expected to continue on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku, so please pay attention to the latest information and stay away from cliffs and streams.
[Typhoon No. 5 River Information] Emergency release from dams: "Flood danger water level" exceeded, etc.
2024-08-12 10:49:00
Iwate Prefecture began emergency release of water from Taki Dam in Kuji City into the downstream Naganai River at 10:23 a.m. due to the rising water level caused by Typhoon No. 5. An "emergency release" is different from a normal release and is an emergency operation in which almost the same amount of water as would flow into the dam when it is estimated that no more water can be stored in the dam is released. Kuji City is calling on residents in the river basin to evacuate early, as there is a risk of flooding due to the emergency release. This is the first time the prefecture has conducted an emergency release since August 2016, when it conducted an emergency release from Taki Dam due to heavy rain caused by Typhoon No. 10.
Emergency discharge begins at Kujitaki Dam in Iwate Prefecture into the Naganai River downstream at 10:23 a.m.
2024-08-12 10:46:00
Iwate Prefecture began emergency release of water into the downstream Naganai River at 10:23 a.m. due to rising water levels at Taki Dam in Kuji City caused by Typhoon No. 5. Kuji City is urging residents in the river basin to evacuate early, as there is a risk of flooding due to the emergency release. This is the first time the prefecture has conducted an emergency release since August 2016, when it released water from Taki Dam due to heavy rains caused by Typhoon No. 10.
NHK News and Disaster Prevention App Information on typhoon locations, rain clouds, rivers, etc.
2024-08-12 10:42:00
Information on typhoons and heavy rain is also available on the NHK News and Disaster Prevention App.
[Typhoon No. 5: Traffic outlook] Air, rail, highway and sea transport affected
2024-08-12 10:40:00
Transportation is being affected in various parts of Tohoku as Typhoon No. 5 approaches. Airlines, railways, and other operators are urging people to check their websites for the latest information.
Saitama: 18-year-old worker arrested for fatal hit-and-run, also suspected of driving without a license
2024-08-12 10:35:00
In an incident on the 9th of this month in which a 66-year-old man riding a bicycle in Saitama City was hit and killed by a car, police have arrested an 18-year-old construction worker on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in death without a license and hit-and-run, as he was driving without a license, caused the accident, and then ran away from the scene.
[Information on damage caused by Typhoon No. 5] Several buildings in Miyako, Iwate flooded above floor level
2024-08-12 10:34:00
Information is coming in about damage caused by Typhoon No. 5 in Iwate Prefecture.
[Typhoon No. 5 River Information] Emergency release from dams: "Flood danger water level" exceeded, etc.
2024-08-12 10:06:00
Iwate Prefecture decided to release water from Taki Dam in Kuji City into the downstream Naganai River at 10:10 a.m., as the water level was rising due to the effects of Typhoon No. 5. An "emergency release" is different from a normal release, and is an emergency operation in which almost the same amount of water is released as would be expected to flow into the dam when it is estimated that no more water can be stored in the dam. Kuji City is calling on residents in the river basin to evacuate early, as there is a risk of flooding due to the emergency release.
Typhoon No. 5 makes landfall near Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, with the risk of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-12 09:56:00
Typhoon No. 5 made landfall near Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture at 8:30 a.m. on the 12th. Some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, and a linear rain band is expected to form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori Prefectures around noon, with the risk of further rainfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, and inundation of low-lying areas. Please spend today in a safe place.
Emergency release of water from Kujitaki Dam in Iwate Prefecture into the downstream Naganai River at 10:10 a.m.
2024-08-12 09:53:00
Iwate Prefecture decided to release water from the Taki Dam in Kuji City into the downstream Naganai River at 10:10 a.m. as the water level is rising due to the effects of Typhoon No. 5. Kuji City is calling on residents in the river basin to evacuate early, as the emergency release could cause flooding.
Report of "white smoke coming from engine" of landing aircraft at Narita Airport, no injuries
2024-08-12 09:12:00
According to the Narita City Fire Department, at around 7:50 a.m. on the 12th, Narita Airport Corporation reported that white smoke was coming from the left engine of Singapore Airlines Flight 638, a Boeing 787, which had landed on Narita Airport's Runway B, and fire engines were dispatched. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Narita Airport Office, no injuries were reported. Narita Airport's Runway B was temporarily closed, but resumed operation at 8:31 a.m.
[Video Weather Forecaster Commentary] Typhoon No. 5 Outlook (Broadcast at 8:00 AM)
2024-08-12 09:08:00
Typhoon No. 5 just made landfall near Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture. Some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, and a linear rain band is expected to form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori Prefectures around noon, which could lead to even more rainfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, and inundation of low-lying areas. Please stay in a safe place today. Meteorologist Toshiyuki Minami gives an explanation of the outlook for the typhoon and precautions to take (the video is 2 minutes and 26 seconds long and was broadcast on the news at 8:00 a.m. on the 12th). *This video is not available on data broadcasting.
Typhoon No. 5 makes landfall near Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, with the risk of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-12 08:45:00
Typhoon No. 5 just made landfall near Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture. Some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, and a linear rain band is expected to form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori Prefectures around noon, with the risk of further rainfall. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, and inundation of low-lying areas. Please spend today in a safe place.
[Live camera] Typhoon No. 5 hits Tohoku. What's the situation like in each area?
2024-08-12 08:44:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that "Typhoon No. 5 made landfall near Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture at around 8:30 a.m. on the 12th." According to the JMA, this is the first time a typhoon has made landfall in Iwate Prefecture since Typhoon No. 10, which made landfall near Ofunato City in August 2016, and the third to make landfall on the Pacific side of the Tohoku region since statistics began being kept in 1951. Some parts of Iwate Prefecture are experiencing record-breaking rainfall, and a linear rain band will form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures around noon on the 12th, and there is a risk of further rainfall. The JMA is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. We are reporting live footage of the situation in each area.
[Live camera] Typhoon No. 5 will soon make landfall in Tohoku. What's the situation in each area?
2024-08-12 07:51:00
Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Tohoku soon. In Iwate Prefecture, the amount of rainfall in a 24-hour period is the highest since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping statistics, and a linear rain band will form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures through the morning of the 12th, which could bring record-breaking rainfall mainly on the Pacific coast of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. We are reporting live footage of the situation in each area.
[Video Weather Forecaster Commentary] Typhoon No. 5 Outlook (Broadcast at 7:30 AM)
2024-08-12 07:47:00
Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Tohoku soon. In Iwate Prefecture, the amount of rainfall in 24 hours is the highest since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping statistics, and a linear rain band will occur in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures through the morning, and there is a risk of record-breaking heavy rain mainly on the Pacific coast of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. Please spend today in a safe place. Meteorologist Toshiyuki Minami explains the outlook for the typhoon and precautions to take (broadcast on the news at 7:00 a.m. on the 12th). *Not available on data broadcasting.
Typhoon No. 5 is soon to hit Tohoku, with the risk of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-12 07:46:00
Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Tohoku soon. In Iwate Prefecture, the amount of rainfall in 24 hours is the highest since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping statistics, and a linear rain band will form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures through the morning, and there is a risk of record-breaking heavy rainfall mainly on the Pacific coast of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides, rising rivers, flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. Please spend today in a safe place.
[Typhoon No. 5 River Information] Some rivers in Iwate Prefecture have exceeded the "flood danger level"
2024-08-12 07:32:00
According to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as of 7:00 a.m. on the 12th, five rivers in Iwate Prefecture have exceeded the "flood danger level."
Dangerous heat expected in Kanto, Koshin, Tokai, and Kyushu; thorough measures to prevent heatstroke required
2024-08-12 07:25:00
Temperatures are expected to rise over a wide area on the 12th, with dangerously hot conditions expected in the Kanto, Koshin, Tokai, and Kyushu regions, so please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke.
Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall in Tohoku in the next few hours, with the possibility of a linear rain band forming
2024-08-12 07:14:00
Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Tohoku in the next few hours. Some parts of Iwate Prefecture have seen the heaviest 24-hour rainfall since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping statistics, and a linear rainband has formed in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures through the morning, raising the risk of record-breaking rainfall mainly on the Pacific coast of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. Please spend today in a safe place.
[Live camera] Typhoon No. 5 to make landfall in Tohoku - What's the situation like in each area?
2024-08-12 07:09:00
Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Tohoku in the next few hours. Some parts of Iwate Prefecture have seen the heaviest 24-hour rainfall since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping statistics, and a linear rain band is expected to form in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures through the morning of the 12th, bringing the risk of record-breaking rainfall mainly on the Pacific coast of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. We are reporting live footage of the situation in each area.
[Typhoon No. 5: Traffic outlook] Air, rail, highway and sea transport affected
2024-08-12 07:05:00
As Typhoon No. 5 approaches, flights and trains departing from and arriving in the Tohoku region are being affected on the 12th. Airlines and train companies are urging people to check the latest situation on their websites.
Typhoon No. 5 [Evacuation Information Summary] Evacuation orders issued across Tohoku (12th, 4:00 a.m.)
2024-08-12 07:02:00
As of 4:00 a.m. on the 12th, this is evacuation information issued for various parts of Tohoku. If the risk of disaster has already increased and it is dangerous to evacuate to an evacuation shelter, please move to a place where you can be as safe as possible. *A hazard map is posted at the bottom of the article.
[Video Weather Forecaster Commentary] Typhoon No. 5 Outlook (Broadcast at 6:00 AM)
2024-08-12 06:25:00
Typhoon No. 5 is expected to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Tohoku in the next few hours. In Iwate Prefecture, the amount of rainfall in 24 hours is the highest since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping statistics, and a linear rain band will occur in Iwate, Miyagi, and Aomori prefectures through the morning, and there is a risk of record-breaking heavy rain mainly on the Pacific coast of Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, rising rivers, flooding, and inundation of low-lying land. Please spend today in a safe place. Meteorologist Toshiyuki Minami explains the outlook for the typhoon and precautions to take (broadcast on the 6:00 a.m. news on the 12th). *Not available on data broadcasting.
Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information: Beware of Massive Earthquakes, Be Prepared!
2024-08-12 06:06:00
On the 8th of this month, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, shaking at a seismic intensity of 6 or less. 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. It has been four days since the earthquake occurred on the 12th, but according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, no particular changes have been observed so far in crustal movements or seismic activity.
[Typhoon No. 5 River Information] Some rivers in Iwate Prefecture have exceeded the "flood danger level"
2024-08-12 06:00:00
According to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as of 5:00 a.m. on the 12th, four rivers in Iwate Prefecture have exceeded the "flood danger level."
39 years since the Japan Airlines crash: Families and others mourn victims
2024-08-12 04:39:00
On the 12th, it will be 39 years since the Japan Airlines Jumbo Jet crash, which killed 520 people. On the 11th, in Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, where the crash occurred, bereaved families and others held a lantern-raising ceremony to commemorate the victims.
Vietnamese man dies after drowning in Aichi river
2024-08-12 02:12:00
On the afternoon of the 11th, a 25-year-old Vietnamese man drowned and died while swimming with an acquaintance in a river in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture.
Tokushima: Suspected murderer of 76-year-old man, resident of same apartment building arrested
2024-08-12 01:33:00
In the case of a 76-year-old man found dead in an apartment in Tokushima City this month, a resident of the same apartment building was arrested by the police on suspicion of assaulting and killing the man. According to the police, the suspect stated during questioning that he "did not intend to kill him."
Kanagawa Prefecture Fujisawa 56-year-old woman dies, investigation into murder case
2024-08-12 01:01:00
A 56-year-old woman who lived in an apartment in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, was found dead, and police are investigating the case as a murder based on the condition of the body.
Hiroshima 4th grade elementary school student drowned in river while trying to pick up a dropped bag
2024-08-12 00:36:00
On the 11th, an elementary school girl drowned in a river in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital, but was confirmed dead.
