Social News(2024/08/31)
[Typhoon No. 10, 31st] Risk of linear rain band formation in Tokai, Kanto, Koshin
2024-08-31 23:38:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is near the Kii Peninsula, is bringing heavy rains to Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding, as there is a risk of a linear rain band occurring in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions from the night of the 31st. There is a risk of a sudden increase in the risk of disasters, so please spend the night of the 31st in a safe place.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Risk of linear precipitation band occurring in Tokai, Kanto, Koshin
2024-08-31 23:33:00
Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula is bringing heavy rainfall to Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding, as there is a risk of a linear rain band occurring in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions from the night of the 31st. There is a risk that the risk of disasters will increase rapidly, so please spend the night of the 31st in a safe place. Meteorologist Asami Kuboi explains the outlook for the future. *The video is 1 minute 51 seconds long and was broadcast on the news at 10:50 p.m. on the 31st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Hokkaido Kushiro Town Passenger car and light passenger car collide, male junior high school student dies
2024-08-31 22:53:00
On the 31st, a passenger car and a light passenger car collided on a national highway in Kushiro, Hokkaido, and a 13-year-old junior high school boy who was riding in the light passenger car died. According to the police, the driver of the passenger car, who was arrested, stated during questioning that "the car was shaking in a puddle."
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impacts] Shinkansen, JR, air travel, and expressways [31st]
2024-08-31 22:36:00
Typhoon No. 10 has also had a major impact on transportation.
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Woman jumps, 1 person caught in accident, both unconscious and in critical condition, Yokohama
2024-08-31 22:14:00
On the evening of August 31, a woman jumped from a commercial facility directly connected to JR Yokohama Station, and another woman who was walking below was caught in the accident. Both women were unconscious and in critical condition when they were taken to the hospital, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Risk of linear rain bands occurring in the Tokai, Kanto, Koshin areas from tonight
2024-08-31 22:02:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is near the Kii Peninsula, is bringing heavy rains to Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding, as there is a risk of a linear rain band occurring in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions from the night of the 31st. There is a risk of a sudden increase in the risk of disasters, so please spend the night of the 31st in a safe place.
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Emergency safety measures lifted in Akasaka Higashi district of Ogaki City, Gifu
2024-08-31 21:58:00
The city of Ogaki in Gifu Prefecture lifted the emergency safety order for 685 households and 2,049 people in the Akasaka Higashi district at 9:10 p.m. Evacuation orders remain in place for some areas of the city.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Risk of linear precipitation band occurring in Tokai, Kanto, Koshin
2024-08-31 21:50:00
Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula is bringing heavy rainfall to Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding, as there is a risk of a linear rain band occurring in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions from the night of the 31st. There is a risk that the risk of disasters will increase rapidly, so please spend the night of the 31st in a safe place. Meteorologist Asami Kuboi explains the outlook for the future. *The video is 4 minutes and 13 seconds long and was broadcast on Saturday Watch 9 on the 31st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impacts] Shinkansen, JR, air travel, and expressways [31st]
2024-08-31 21:12:00
Typhoon No. 10 has also had a major impact on transportation.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Risk of linear rain bands occurring in the Tokai, Kanto, Koshin areas from tonight
2024-08-31 21:00:00
Typhoon No. 10, which is near the Kii Peninsula, is bringing heavy rains to Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding, as there is a risk of a linear rain band occurring in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions from the night of the 31st. There is a risk of a sudden increase in the risk of disasters, so please spend the night of the 31st in a safe place.
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Miyazaki Meteorological Observatory announces gust of wind south of Oyodo River was "estimated to be a tornado"
2024-08-31 20:53:00
On August 31, the Miyazaki Regional Meteorological Observatory announced that the gust of wind that caused damage on August 28 in the area south of the Oyodo River that flows through the center of Miyazaki City was "estimated to be a tornado."
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[Typhoon No. 10: Power outage] Approximately 18,860 households in Kagoshima
2024-08-31 20:52:00
According to Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, as of 6:00 pm, approximately 18,860 households in the Satsuma and Osumi regions of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu are without power. This is believed to be the result of the typhoon, and they are rushing to restore power. They are urging people to check the outlook for power outage information on websites and dedicated apps.
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Emergency safety measures for the entire Makinohara area in Shizuoka Prefecture have been implemented, and evacuation orders have been issued for parts of the city.
2024-08-31 20:47:00
Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, changed its "urgent safety assurance" issued throughout the city to an evacuation order at 7:45 pm due to the risk of river flooding. Evacuation orders have been issued for 15,055 households and 36,324 people in part of the city. The evacuation order corresponds to level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and the city continues to call for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Noto Peninsula earthquake: Self-Defense Forces disaster relief activities end on the 31st in Suzu, Ishikawa
2024-08-31 20:15:00
The Self-Defense Forces' disaster relief activities in the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake came to an end on the 31st, and in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, they provided bathing support to residents.
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Searches for words of concern surge as summer vacation ends
2024-08-31 20:10:00
Over a hundred schools have introduced a function that automatically displays consultation services when children search for words related to serious concerns such as suicide on tablet devices, and it was found that this function was displayed more frequently this week as the summer vacation ends. Since child suicides tend to increase around the end of the summer vacation, a non-profit organization that provides support is calling on children not to keep it to themselves.
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[Weather forecaster's commentary] Risk of disasters in Tokai, Kanto, Koshinetsu may rise sharply
2024-08-31 19:39:00
Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula is bringing heavy rainfall to Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding, as there is a risk of a linear rain band occurring in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions from the night of the 31st. There is a risk of a sudden increase in the risk of disasters, so please spend the night in a safe place. Meteorologist Kojiro Mukaigasa explains the outlook for future rain. *The video is 2 minutes and 59 seconds long and was broadcast on NHK News 7 on the 31st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 6 dead, 127 injured, 1 missing
2024-08-31 19:17:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving six people dead, 127 injured, and one person still missing.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Lifestyle Economy] Impact on home delivery, mobile phones, and convenience stores
2024-08-31 19:14:00
Typhoon No. 10 continues to affect life in many areas, including delays to parcel deliveries and difficulty connecting to mobile phones.
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JR Ome Line operation resumes between Ome and Okutama
2024-08-31 19:11:00
Due to heavy rain, JR Ome Line services were suspended on both up and down lines between Ome Station and Okutama Station, but services resumed around 6:55 pm.
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Typhoon No. 10: "It's rare for it to remain this slow." What are the causes and background?
2024-08-31 19:11:00
Typhoon No. 10 was unable to ride the westerly winds and did not pick up speed even after making landfall in Kyushu, which is a major difference from the typical typhoon's progression. A Meteorological Agency official said, "It is probably unusual for a typhoon to continue moving so slowly around Japan." We interviewed Typhoon No. 10 to find out the causes and background of this.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impacts] Shinkansen, JR, air travel, and expressways [31st]
2024-08-31 19:08:00
Typhoon No. 10 has also had a major impact on transportation.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Risk of linear rain bands occurring in the Tokai, Kanto, Koshin areas from tonight
2024-08-31 18:56:00
Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula is bringing heavy rains to Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding, as there is a risk of a linear rain band occurring in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions from the night of the 31st. There is a risk of a sudden increase in the risk of disasters, so please stay in a safe place tonight.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service resumes between Shin-Yokohama and Odawara
2024-08-31 18:54:00
According to JR Central, service resumed on the Tokaido Shinkansen line between Shin-Yokohama Station and Odawara Station at 6:34 p.m.
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"Emergency Safety Ensuring" Actions to Protect Lives in Makinohara City, Shizuoka
2024-08-31 18:41:00
Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, issued an "urgent safety check" to 42,538 people in 17,348 households throughout the city at 5:40 pm, citing the risk of flooding of the Katsumata River, Sakaguchidani River, and Hagimagawa River due to heavy rain. The highest level of alert is Level 5, and people are being urged to check their surroundings, such as staying on the second floor or higher of nearby buildings or their homes, or away from slopes, and to take action to stay in the safest possible place and to have the greatest chance of saving their lives.
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JR Sekisho Line stopped due to landslide, 125 passengers "on board for about 8 hours"
2024-08-31 18:35:00
Due to a landslide on the JR Sekisho Line, the Tokachi Express train heading from Obihiro to Sapporo was stopped at Shimukappu Station, and passengers remained on board for about eight hours. There were 125 passengers on the train at the time, of which about 80 were heading to Sapporo or Obihiro on buses arranged by JR.
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[Typhoon No. 10: Power outage] Approximately 18,860 households in Kagoshima
2024-08-31 18:20:00
According to Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, as of 6:00 pm, approximately 18,860 households in the Satsuma and Osumi regions of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu are without power. This is believed to be the result of the typhoon, and they are rushing to restore power. They are urging people to check the outlook for power outage information on websites and dedicated apps.
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Tokaido Shinkansen: Last trains on both lines between Tokyo and Mishima brought forward due to heavy rain
2024-08-31 18:16:00
JR Central announced that due to the heavy rain, the last train on the Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo Station and Mishima Station in Shizuoka Prefecture will be brought forward on the night of the 31st. The last train will depart Tokyo Station at 7:57 pm, and the last train will depart Mishima Station at 7:24 pm. All trains after that will be canceled.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Risk of new disasters in Tokai, Kanto, Koshin
2024-08-31 18:13:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula, heavy rain is falling in some areas of Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding, as there is a risk of a linear rain band occurring in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions from the night of the 31st. There is a risk of a sudden increase in the risk of disasters, so please spend the night in a safe place. Meteorologist Masato Funaki explains the outlook for future rain. *The video is 1 minute 48 seconds long and was broadcast on "NHK News" at 6 pm on the 31st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [31st]
2024-08-31 18:10:00
Typhoon No. 10 has also had a major impact on transportation.
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[Live footage] Typhoon No. 10: Wind, rain, waves and river conditions in various areas
2024-08-31 18:05:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 10, heavy rain is falling in Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding, as there is a risk of a linear rain band occurring in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions from the night of the 31st. Here is the current situation in each area.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 6 dead, 127 injured, 1 missing
2024-08-31 17:58:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving six people dead, 127 injured, and one person still missing.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Risk of linear rain bands occurring in the Tokai, Kanto, Koshin areas from tonight
2024-08-31 17:55:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula, heavy rain is falling in Shizuoka and Kanagawa prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding, as there is a risk of a linear rain band occurring in the Tokai and Kanto-Koshin regions from the night of the 31st. There is a risk of a sudden increase in the risk of disasters, so please spend the night in a safe place.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Lifestyle Economy] Impact on home delivery, mobile phones, and convenience stores
2024-08-31 17:29:00
Typhoon No. 10 continues to affect life in many areas, including delays to parcel deliveries and difficulty connecting to mobile phones.
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Mie Prefecture Matsusaka City changes "emergency safety assurance" to "evacuation order" Continue to evacuate
2024-08-31 17:27:00
Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture issued an "urgent safety alert" to 16,522 households and 33,577 people in the river basin due to the risk of flooding of the Sakanai River, but changed it to an evacuation order at 4:30 pm as the river's water level dropped. The evacuation order is Level 4 out of a five-level alert level, and the city continues to call for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 6 dead, 126 injured, 1 missing
2024-08-31 17:11:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving six people dead, 126 injured, and one person still missing.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [31st]
2024-08-31 17:09:00
Typhoon No. 10 has also had a major impact on transportation.
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JR Ome Line service suspended between Ome and Okutama due to heavy rain
2024-08-31 17:06:00
Due to heavy rain, JR Ome Line services have been suspended on both up and down lines between Ome Station and Okutama Station since around 4:50 p.m.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Risk of new disasters in Tokai, Kanto, Koshin
2024-08-31 16:53:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula, very heavy rain continues to fall in the Tokai region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced "Information on significant heavy rain" just before 2:00 p.m., stating that a linear precipitation band has occurred in Mie Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for strict vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying land, and river flooding, as there is a risk of a linear precipitation band occurring in the Kanto-Koshin region from the night of the 31st. Meteorological forecaster Masato Funaki explains the outlook for future rain. *The video is 1 minute 54 seconds long and was broadcast on "NHK News" at 4:00 p.m. on the 31st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Linear precipitation band occurs in Mie Prefecture, Kanto-Koshin region may also see rainfall from tonight onwards
2024-08-31 16:10:00
Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula has caused very heavy rain to fall in the Tokai region, with the Japan Meteorological Agency announcing a "significant heavy rain" just before 2 p.m., as a linear rain band has formed in Mie Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for strict vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding, as there is a risk of a linear rain band forming in the Kanto-Koshin region from the night of the 31st.
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A linear rain band is expected to occur in the Kanto-Koshin region and the Izu Islands from the night of the 31st to the morning of the 1st.
2024-08-31 16:05:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 10, a "linear precipitation band" of developed rain clouds will occur in all prefectures in the Kanto-Koshin region and the Izu Islands from the night of the 31st to the morning of the 1st, and the risk of disasters may increase rapidly. Please be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Heavy rain in Atami, Shizuoka causes soil and sand from the mountain behind the building to flow onto the crematorium grounds
2024-08-31 15:58:00
Due to heavy rains caused by the approaching typhoon, a city crematorium located in the mountains of Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, suffered damage when soil and sand from the mountain behind it flowed onto the premises.
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"Suspect is an illegal immigrant" false information causes riots in the UK, but in Japan...
2024-08-31 15:55:00
Riots have been spreading in the UK since late July, with over 1,000 people arrested. The trigger was false information that the suspect in the murder of three young girls was a Muslim immigrant. In Japan, too, such incidents are not something that only happen to other people. We investigated the situation in which false information on social media is corroding society.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 6 dead, 125 injured, 1 missing
2024-08-31 15:55:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving six people dead, 125 injured, and one person still missing.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [31st]
2024-08-31 15:48:00
Typhoon No. 10 has also had a major impact on transportation.
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Evacuation order lifted for Ibuki district of Maibara City, Shiga
2024-08-31 15:32:00
Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, has lifted the evacuation order issued to 312 people in 126 households in the entire Ibuki district. Of these, for 66 people in 26 households who had been issued "elderly evacuation information" until the 30th, the evacuation order has been changed to "elderly evacuation information," and the city is continuing to urge caution against landslides.
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[Weather forecaster's commentary] Typhoon No. 10: Be on high alert for landslides, flooding, and inundation
2024-08-31 15:23:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula, very heavy rain continues to fall in the Tokai region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced "Information on significant heavy rain" just before 2:00 pm, as a linear rain band has occurred in Mie Prefecture. The rain is also getting stronger in the Kanto and Hokkaido regions, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding. Meteorologist Masato Funaki explains the outlook for future rain and the risk of landslides. *The video is 1 minute 51 seconds long and was broadcast on "NHK News" at 3:00 pm on the 31st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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"Emergency Safety Ensuring" Action to Protect Lives in Otani District, Sawara Ward, Odai Town, Mie Prefecture
2024-08-31 15:19:00
The town of Odai in Mie Prefecture issued an "urgent safety alert" to 59 households and 121 people in the Otani district of Sawara Ward at 2:30 pm, due to the risk of the Otani River rising and overflowing. This is the highest level 5 alert, and calls on people to check their surroundings, such as staying on the second floor or higher of nearby buildings or their homes, or away from slopes, and to take action to stay in the safest possible place and most likely to save their lives.
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Chinese Navy survey vessel enters Japanese territorial waters off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture - Ministry of Defense
2024-08-31 15:11:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that a Chinese military survey vessel briefly entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture on the morning of the 31st. On the 26th of this month, a Chinese military intelligence-gathering aircraft also entered Japanese airspace off the coast of Nagasaki Prefecture, and the Ministry of Defense has protested to China through diplomatic channels and is continuing to be vigilant and monitor the situation.
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Mie Prefecture Matsusaka City "Emergency Safety Ensuring" Actions to Protect Lives in the Sakanai River Basin
2024-08-31 15:02:00
Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture issued an "urgent safety assurance" to 16,522 households and 33,577 people in the Sakanai River basin at 2:15 pm, due to the risk of the Sakanai River rising and overflowing. This is the highest level 5 alert, and calls on people to check their surroundings, such as staying on the second floor or higher of nearby buildings or their homes, or away from slopes, and to take action to stay in the safest possible place and most likely to save their lives.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 6 dead, 125 injured, 1 missing
2024-08-31 14:50:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving six people dead, 125 injured, and one person still missing.
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Evacuation order issued for entire Taki town in Mie Prefecture; evacuate from dangerous areas
2024-08-31 14:47:00
Taki Town in Mie Prefecture issued an evacuation order to all 5,771 households and 13,679 people in the town at 2:00 p.m., citing a high risk of landslides and river flooding. An evacuation order is a level 4 warning out of five levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [31st]
2024-08-31 14:46:00
Typhoon No. 10 has also had a major impact on transportation.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Extremely heavy rain in Tokai, linear precipitation band in Mie
2024-08-31 14:44:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula, very heavy rain continues to fall in the Tokai region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued "Information on significant heavy rain" just before 2:00 p.m., as a linear rain band has occurred in Mie Prefecture. The rain is also getting stronger in the Kanto and Hokkaido regions, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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Hokuriku Shinkansen service resumes on both lines between Kanazawa and Tsuruga
2024-08-31 14:38:00
According to the West Japan Railway Company's Kanazawa branch, the Hokuriku Shinkansen heard an abnormal sound on a moving train and conducted an investigation, suspending operations on both lines between Kanazawa Station and Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture. However, operations resumed at 2:22 p.m. after safety was confirmed.
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Flood danger information issued for Nakamura River in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, calls for safety
2024-08-31 14:30:00
The Nakamura River, which flows through Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, exceeded the flood danger level at the Shimadabashi observation station at 1:20 pm, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued a "flood danger information." They are urging people to check evacuation information and ensure their safety.
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Mie Prefecture: Evacuation order issued for entire Matsusaka city; evacuate from dangerous areas
2024-08-31 14:26:00
Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, has issued evacuation orders to 74,878 households and 156,508 people throughout the city as Typhoon No. 10 approaches. The "evacuation order" is a level 4 warning out of five levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Flooding warning issued for Sanagawa River in Taki Town, Mie Prefecture, calling for maximum vigilance
2024-08-31 14:20:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a "Flood Information" at 1:50 pm, reporting that flooding had occurred in the Sanagawa River, which flows through Taki Town, Mie Prefecture. This is the highest level 5 of the five-level alert system, and calls for maximum vigilance.
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Linear rain band occurs in north-central Mie Prefecture, increasing risk of disaster
2024-08-31 14:10:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced "Information on Significant Heavy Rain" at 1:57 pm on the 31st, stating that a linear precipitation band had appeared in north-central Mie Prefecture, and extremely heavy rain was continuing to fall in the same area. A "linear precipitation band" is a phenomenon in which developed cumulonimbus clouds form a band and bring heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for people to be on high alert and ensure their safety, as the risk of life-threatening landslides and floods is rapidly increasing.
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Hokuriku Shinkansen Kanazawa-Tsuruga service suspended due to abnormal noise from moving train
2024-08-31 14:04:00
According to the West Japan Railway Company's Kanazawa branch, the Hokuriku Shinkansen has heard an abnormal sound from a train in motion and is currently conducting an investigation, so services have been suspended on both lines between Kanazawa Station and Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture since around 1:40 p.m.
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Flood danger information issued for Otani River in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, flood danger level exceeded
2024-08-31 12:58:00
Gifu Prefecture has issued a "Flood Danger Information" as the Otani River exceeded the "Flood Danger Level" at the Shin-Arasaki Airport Observatory in Ogaki City by 12:20 pm. Gifu Prefecture is calling for people to check evacuation information and ensure their safety.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Heavy rain in Gifu, Mie and Hokkaido, high risk of disaster in various areas
2024-08-31 12:56:00
Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula is causing heavy rains in Gifu and Mie prefectures, and a front is causing heavy rains in Hokkaido. The risk of disasters remains high in many areas, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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Tokaido Shinkansen Tokyo-Mishima operation resumed
2024-08-31 12:42:00
Due to the heavy rain, the Tokaido Shinkansen had been suspended from the first train between Tokyo Station and Mishima Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, but resumed service at 12:27 pm. JR Central has warned that service may be canceled depending on future weather conditions, and has called for people to pay close attention to the latest train information.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [31st]
2024-08-31 12:33:00
Typhoon No. 10 has also had a major impact on transportation.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service resumes between Gifu-Hashima and Maibara
2024-08-31 12:21:00
Due to heavy rain, Tokaido Shinkansen services were suspended on both lines between Gifu-Hashima Station and Maibara Station, but resumed at 12:07 pm.
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Man swept away by Daimon River in Shizuoka, rescued by firefighters but unconscious
2024-08-31 12:20:00
According to the Shizuoka City Fire Department, just before 10:30 a.m. on the 31st, a nearby person called the police to report that an elderly man had been swept away in the Daimon River, which flows through Hatori Daimon-cho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, and the fire department rescued one person by helicopter. The rescued man is believed to be in his 60s and was taken to the hospital unconscious. The river may have been swollen due to heavy rain, and the police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 10 heavy rain, future outlook
2024-08-31 12:16:00
Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula is bringing heavy rain to Gifu and Mie prefectures, and a front is bringing heavy rain to some parts of Hokkaido. The risk of disaster remains high in many areas, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding. Meteorologist Masato Funaki explains the risk of landslides, the typhoon's path, and the outlook for future rain. *The video is 1 minute 52 seconds long and was broadcast on NHK News at noon on the 31st. *Cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Evacuation orders lifted for Ipponmatsu and Saikai districts in Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture
2024-08-31 12:10:00
The town of Ainan in Ehime Prefecture lifted the evacuation order issued for the entire town, including the "evacuation of the elderly, etc.", and the evacuation orders issued for the Ipponmatsu and Saikai districts, as of 10:51 a.m., following the approach of Typhoon No. 10. With this, all evacuation orders issued within the town have now been lifted.
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Typhoon No. 10 Part of Oita Expressway closed due to landslide near Yufudake PA
2024-08-31 12:08:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 10, a large landslide occurred near the Yufudake Parking Area on the Oita Expressway in Yufu City, making it impassable. There is no prospect of recovery.
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Miyazaki Meteorological Observatory conducts on-site survey to identify areas affected by gusts of wind south of Oyodo River
2024-08-31 12:08:00
Regarding the damage caused by a gust of wind that occurred on the 28th of this month in areas south of the Oyo-gawa River that flows through the center of Miyazaki City, the Meteorological Observatory has been conducting on-site investigations since the morning of the 31st to determine the type of gust and identify the affected areas.
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Woman dies in Shibuya apartment, boyfriend arrested on suspicion of assault
2024-08-31 12:05:00
On the 30th, a 25-year-old woman was found dead in an apartment in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, and the Metropolitan Police Department arrested her 25-year-old boyfriend, who lived in the apartment, on suspicion of assault for punching her in the face and causing her injuries. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to conduct a detailed investigation into the relationship between the assault and the woman's death.
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Taiwan's third largest political party, the People's Party, head arrested on corruption charges
2024-08-31 12:02:00
On the 31st, Taiwanese prosecutors arrested Ko Wen-je, chairman of the People's Party, Taiwan's third largest political party that has gained support as a receptacle for people dissatisfied with the two major parties, on suspicion of corruption.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [31st]
2024-08-31 11:55:00
Typhoon No. 10 has also had a major impact on transportation.
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Urgent safety measures to protect lives in the Akasaka Higashi district of Ogaki City, Gifu
2024-08-31 11:54:00
Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, issued an "urgent safety alert" to 2,049 people in 685 households in the Akasaka Higashi district at 11:25 a.m. after it was confirmed that the Kuise River, which runs through the city, had overflowed due to heavy rain. This is the highest level 5 alert, and calls on people to check their surroundings, such as staying on the second floor or higher of nearby buildings or their homes, or away from slopes, and to take action to find the safest possible place to save their lives.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Extremely heavy rain in Hokkaido, high risk of disaster in various areas
2024-08-31 11:52:00
Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula is bringing heavy rain to Gifu and Mie prefectures, and a front is bringing heavy rain to parts of Hokkaido. The risk of disaster remains high in many areas, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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Gifu Prefecture Ikeda Town Kuise River Flood Warning: Maximum vigilance required
2024-08-31 11:44:00
Gifu Prefecture announced a "flood information" around 11:00 a.m., reporting that flooding had occurred near the Ichihashi district of the Kuise River in Ikeda Town. This is the highest level 5 of the five-level alert system, and calls for maximum vigilance.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Lifestyle Economy] Impact on home delivery, mobile phones, and convenience stores
2024-08-31 11:43:00
Typhoon No. 10 continues to affect life in many areas, including delays to parcel deliveries and difficulty connecting to mobile phones.
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[Typhoon No. 10 power outage] Approximately 34,070 households in Kyushu
2024-08-31 11:40:00
According to Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, as of 11:30 a.m., a total of approximately 34,070 households in three Kyushu prefectures were without power due to the effects of the typhoon.
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"Flood danger information" issued for Doro River in Yoro Town, Gifu Prefecture, indicating high risk of flooding
2024-08-31 11:38:00
According to Gifu Prefecture, the Doro River, which runs through Yoro Town, reached the "flood danger level" at the Murohara Shinbashi Observatory at 11 a.m. Gifu Prefecture has issued a "flood danger information" and called for strict vigilance, saying that the risk of flooding is extremely high.
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Typhoon No. 10: Experts say "Even if the typhoon weakens, we must continue to be on guard against heavy rain"
2024-08-31 11:35:00
Typhoon No. 10 is expected to remain near the Kii Peninsula through the 1st, and turn into a tropical depression by the 2nd. Experts point out that even though the typhoon's strength has weakened, moist air continues to flow in from the south, and caution against heavy rain is still necessary.
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Evacuation orders lifted for 20 households in Midori-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime
2024-08-31 11:18:00
Matsuyama City lifted the evacuation order for 33 people in 20 households in Midori-cho at 10:30 a.m. Matsuyama City has lowered the standards for issuing evacuation orders in Midori-cho following the mudslide that occurred on the mountain where Matsuyama Castle is located on July 12. With this, all evacuation information issued in the city has been lifted.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Lifestyle Economy] Impact on home delivery and mobile phones
2024-08-31 11:14:00
Typhoon No. 10 continues to affect life in many areas, including delays to parcel deliveries and difficulty connecting to mobile phones.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [31st]
2024-08-31 11:07:00
Typhoon No. 10 has also had a major impact on transportation.
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Flood danger warning issued for Kuise River in Ikeda Town, Gifu Prefecture, raising risk of flooding
2024-08-31 11:04:00
According to Gifu Prefecture, the Kuise River in Ikeda Town reached the "flood danger level" at 10:30 a.m. at the Ichihashi observation station, and the prefecture has issued a "flood danger information" and called for people to be on high alert, as the risk of flooding has increased significantly.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Extremely heavy rain in Hokkaido, high risk of disaster in various areas
2024-08-31 10:58:00
Typhoon No. 10 near the Kii Peninsula is bringing heavy rain to Gifu and Mie prefectures, and a front is bringing heavy rain to Hokkaido and Tohoku. The risk of disaster remains high in many areas, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended on both inbound and outbound lines between Gifu-Hashima and Maibara
2024-08-31 10:14:00
Due to heavy rain, Tokaido Shinkansen services have been suspended on both lines between Gifu-Hashima Station and Maibara Station.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Extremely heavy rain in Hokkaido, high risk of disaster in various areas
2024-08-31 10:03:00
In addition to Kyushu and Shikoku, where Typhoon No. 10 made landfall, heavy rain has fallen in Kanto and Tokai, which are far from the typhoon, and at this time, the influence of a front has caused very heavy rain in Hokkaido, and the risk of disaster continues to be high in many areas. There is a risk of very heavy rain in the future, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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Evacuation order issued to Akasaka Higashi district of Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture 685 households, 2,049 people
2024-08-31 09:53:00
Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 2,049 people in 685 households in the Akasaka Higashi district at 9:20 a.m., as the water level of the Kuise River, which runs through the city, exceeded the flood danger level due to heavy rain. The information is at alert level 4 out of 5 heavy rain alert levels, and everyone is being urged to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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[Live footage] Typhoon No. 10: Current wind, rain, waves and river conditions in various areas
2024-08-31 08:55:00
Typhoon No. 10 is expected to bring unprecedented winds, high waves, and high tides, so maximum vigilance is required. Rain and wind will rapidly intensify, increasing the risk of disasters, and even in areas far from the typhoon, there is a risk of heavy rain due to the influence of warm, humid air. Here is the current situation in various areas.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Extremely heavy rain in Hokkaido, increasing risk of disasters in various areas
2024-08-31 08:45:00
Rain continued to fall for a long time in Kyushu and Shikoku, where Typhoon No. 10 made landfall, as well as in Kanto and Tokai, which are far from the typhoon, and extremely heavy rain fell in Hokkaido at this time, and the risk of disaster remains high in many areas. There is a risk of extremely heavy rain in the future, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for strict vigilance against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Extremely heavy rain expected in western and eastern Japan, on high alert
2024-08-31 07:39:00
Rain has been falling for a long time in Kyushu and Shikoku, where Typhoon No. 10 made landfall, as well as in the Kanto and Tokai regions, which are far from the typhoon, and the rain has intensified in the Chugoku region, with the risk of disaster remaining high in many areas. Extremely heavy rain is expected to continue in Western and Eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 10 heavy rain, future outlook
2024-08-31 07:39:00
Rain has been falling for a long time in Kyushu and Shikoku, where Typhoon No. 10 made landfall, as well as in Kanto and Tokai, which are far from the typhoon, and the rain is getting stronger in the Chugoku region, and the risk of disaster remains high in many areas. Western and Eastern Japan are likely to experience very heavy rain in the future, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding. Weather forecaster Toshiyuki Minami explains the outlook for typhoons and heavy rain. *The video is 1 minute 59 seconds long and was broadcast on the news at 7:00 a.m. on the 31st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Hyogo Governor Saito to submit motion of no confidence by party made up of CDP and others
2024-08-31 07:14:00
Regarding documents accusing Governor Saito of power harassment, witness questioning was held at the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee, where Governor Saito repeatedly denied the power harassment allegations and said, "I would like to apologize to anyone who felt uncomfortable." Meanwhile, a group in the prefectural assembly made up of the Constitutional Democratic Party and others has decided to submit a motion of no confidence at the prefectural assembly to be held next month, saying, "It will be difficult to move the prefectural government forward under Governor Saito."
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[Typhoon No. 10] Extremely heavy rain expected in western and eastern Japan, on high alert
2024-08-31 07:09:00
Rain has been falling for a long time in Kyushu and Shikoku, where Typhoon No. 10 made landfall, as well as in the Kanto and Tokai regions, which are far from the typhoon, and the rain has intensified in the Chugoku region, with the risk of disaster remaining high in many areas. Extremely heavy rain is expected to continue in Western and Eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding.
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Evacuation orders issued to 312 people in 126 households in the entire Ibuki district of Maibara, Shiga
2024-08-31 07:06:00
Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 312 people in 126 households in the entire Ibuki district of Maibara City at 6:30 a.m., citing increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The information corresponds to alert level 4 out of 5 levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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[Typhoon No. 10 traffic impact] Shinkansen, air travel, and expressways [31st]
2024-08-31 06:52:00
Typhoon No. 10 has also had a major impact on transportation.
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Gunma Prefecture Maebashi lifts evacuation order for elderly people and others from Mount Akagi in Fujimi Town
2024-08-31 06:22:00
Maebashi City issued an evacuation order for elderly people and others targeting 684 people in 391 households in Akagiyama, Fujimi Town on the 30th due to the risk of landslides caused by heavy rain, but lifted the order at 4:30 a.m. on the 31st.
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11-vehicle pileup on Tokyo Outer Ring Expressway: Multiple injuries, no life-threatening injuries
2024-08-31 03:31:00
On the night of the 30th, a large truck crashed into a car that was stuck in traffic on the Tokyo Outer Ring Expressway in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture, resulting in a chain reaction of 11 cars. Several people were injured, but none of them were in any danger of dying, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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[Damage from Typhoon No. 10] 6 dead, 125 injured, 1 missing. Damage also extends to the Kanto region.
2024-08-31 03:29:00
Typhoon No. 10 has brought intensifying rain and winds across the country, leaving six people dead, 125 injured, and one person still missing.
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Evacuation order lifted for Awata, Tojo Town, Shobara, Hiroshima
2024-08-31 02:17:00
The city of Shobara in Hiroshima Prefecture lifted the evacuation order for Awata in Tojo town at 2 a.m., as the risk of landslides had subsided.
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[Typhoon No. 10 power outage] Approximately 44,870 households in Kyushu
2024-08-31 01:19:00
According to Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, as of 1:00 a.m. on the 31st, a total of approximately 44,870 households in four Kyushu prefectures were without power due to the effects of the typhoon.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Typhoon No. 10 heavy rain, future outlook
2024-08-31 01:17:00
Rain has been falling for a long time in Kyushu and Shikoku, where Typhoon No. 10 made landfall, as well as in Kanto and Tokai, which are far from the typhoon, and the rain is getting stronger in the Chugoku region, and the risk of disaster remains high. Western and Eastern Japan are likely to experience very heavy rain in the future, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and river flooding. Meteorologist Kimiji Saida explains the typhoon's future course and raincloud forecast. *The video is 2 minutes and 4 seconds long and was broadcast on the news at 1:00 a.m. on the 31st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Okayama Setouchi evacuation order lifted
2024-08-31 00:10:00
The city of Setouchi in Okayama Prefecture lifted the evacuation orders for the coastal areas of Ushimado Town and Oku Town at 11:20 p.m., as the risk of high tides had passed.
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