2024-09-21 23:38:00
On the 21st, a head-on collision occurred between two passenger cars on a highway in Konan City, Kochi Prefecture, killing a one-year-old boy and seriously injuring his parents. Police arrested the driver, a 60-year-old company employee, for causing the other car to veer into the oncoming traffic lane.
2024-09-21 23:23:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, record-breaking rainfall has been recorded in Ishikawa Prefecture, and a special heavy rain warning has been issued. This is the highest level 5 of the five alert levels, so please remain on high alert and take any action that will likely save your life. Meteorologist Asami Kuboi explains the risk of landslides and the outlook for future rain. *The video is 1 minute 55 seconds long and was broadcast on NHK News from 10:50 pm on the 21st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-09-21 22:15:00
Ishikawa Prefecture is experiencing record-breaking rainfall due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special heavy rain warning and is calling for continued maximum vigilance. As a low pressure system that has turned from a typhoon approaches by the 22nd, there is a risk of very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms from Tohoku to Kyushu, and strict vigilance is required against landslides and river flooding outside Ishikawa Prefecture as well.
2024-09-21 21:48:00
On the evening of the 21st, a report was received that a canoe had capsized and several people had been thrown into the sea off the coast of Enoshima in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard and fire departments responded to the rescue. The six people managed to reach a rocky area on their own and are safe. The Japan Coast Guard and others are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-09-21 21:37:00
According to the prefecture and other sources, one person has died and six people are missing in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the heavy rains.
2024-09-21 21:12:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, record-breaking rains have been recorded in Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special heavy rain warning and urged people to remain on maximum alert. As the low pressure system that has turned from a typhoon approaches by the 22nd, there is a risk of very heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms from Tohoku to Kyushu, and strict vigilance against landslides and river flooding is required outside of Ishikawa Prefecture as well.
2024-09-21 21:10:00
On the morning of the 21st, a landslide occurred near a tunnel in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and four workers who were working on restoration work for the Noto Peninsula earthquake were unable to be contacted. However, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, one of them has been confirmed safe. Police and firefighters are searching for the remaining three.
2024-09-21 21:01:00
According to the prefecture and other sources, one person has died and six people are missing in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the heavy rains.
2024-09-21 20:10:00
According to the prefecture and other sources, one person has died and six people are missing in Ishikawa Prefecture due to the heavy rains.
2024-09-21 20:10:00
Japan Post revealed that some post offices had been using customer information from Japan Post Bank without prior consent to attract customers to events and to solicit insurance. As this may violate the Insurance Business Act, Japan Post has instructed post offices nationwide to cancel these events.
2024-09-21 20:03:00
As September marks 22 years since the Japan-North Korea summit in which North Korea acknowledged the abductions, a rally was held in Saitama City calling for the rescue of victims whose safety is unknown. The eldest son of Yaeko Taguchi, whose mother was abducted when she was one year old, called for government efforts to ensure her early return.
2024-09-21 20:01:00
On the morning of the 21st, a landslide occurred near a tunnel in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and four workers who were working on restoration work following the Noto Peninsula earthquake were unable to be contacted, but the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said that one of them has been confirmed safe. The incident occurred near the Nakaya Tunnel in Monzen Town, Wajima City, and at the time, about 60 workers were working on restoration work following the Noto Peninsula earthquake, but they may have been caught in the landslide that flowed onto a nearby national highway.
2024-09-21 19:40:00
Due to the heavy rains, some areas of Ishikawa Prefecture are experiencing difficulties connecting to mobile phones, etc. Major telecommunications companies are offering disaster message board services that allow users to register and check information about the safety of others online.
2024-09-21 19:37:00
The Nanaura district of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which is now isolated from the rest of the city due to the recent heavy rains, was also affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and continues to be isolated. A man who lives in the Nanaura district said, "My cell phone isn't working and I can't contact my wife. It's the same as it was during the Noto Peninsula earthquake."
2024-09-21 19:29:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, record-breaking rainfall has been recorded in Ishikawa Prefecture, and a special heavy rain warning has been issued. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for continued vigilance against flooding of low-lying areas and river overflows.
2024-09-21 19:20:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, record-breaking rainfall has been recorded in Ishikawa Prefecture, and a special heavy rain warning has been issued. This is Level 5, the highest of the five alert levels, so please remain on high alert and take any action that will most likely save your life. Meteorologist Kojiro Mukaigasa explains the risk of landslides and the outlook for future rain. *The video is 2 minutes and 20 seconds long and was broadcast on "News 7" on the 21st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-09-21 19:14:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, record-breaking rainfall has been recorded in Ishikawa Prefecture, and a special heavy rain warning has been issued. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for continued vigilance against flooding of low-lying areas and river overflows.
2024-09-21 19:05:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, one person has died and three are missing due to the heavy rains. In addition, four workers who were working on repairing a tunnel damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, are also missing.
2024-09-21 18:48:00
The government announced that it would expand medical assistance for "A-bomb survivors" in Nagasaki, and provide them with the same assistance as atomic bomb survivors. On the other hand, it indicated its intention to appeal the ruling by the Nagasaki District Court that recognized some atomic bomb survivors as atomic bomb victims.
2024-09-21 18:43:00
Due to the heavy rains, some areas of Ishikawa Prefecture are experiencing difficulties connecting to mobile phones, etc. Major telecommunications companies are offering disaster message board services that allow users to register and check information about the safety of others online.
2024-09-21 18:28:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the heavy rains caused flooding in 16 rivers flowing through the cities of Suzu, Wajima, and Noto.
2024-09-21 18:12:00
On the evening of the 21st, a kayak carrying six people capsized off the coast of Enoshima in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and they were thrown into the sea. All six people managed to reach nearby rocks on their own and are safe. The Japan Coast Guard and others are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-09-21 18:07:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, four workers who were working on restoration work for the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, are missing. The scene was near the Nakaya Tunnel in Monzen Town, Wajima City, and at the time, about 60 workers were working on restoration work for the Noto Peninsula earthquake, but it is possible that they were caught in soil and sand that had flowed onto a nearby national highway.
2024-09-21 18:01:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, heavy rains caused flooding in 11 rivers flowing through the cities of Suzu, Wajima, and Noto by 1:00 p.m. on the 21st.
2024-09-21 17:21:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, one person has died and three people are missing due to the heavy rains. In addition, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, four workers who were working on restoration work for the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Wajima City are missing.
2024-09-21 17:13:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, four workers who were working on restoration work for the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, are missing. The scene was near the Nakaya Tunnel in Monzen Town, Wajima City, and at the time, about 60 workers were working on restoration work for the Noto Peninsula earthquake, but it is possible that they were caught in soil and sand that had flowed onto a nearby national highway.
2024-09-21 17:09:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, one person has died and three people are missing due to the heavy rains.
2024-09-21 17:09:00
According to JR Yamagata Branch, due to the heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen will be suspended until the last train on both the inbound and outbound lines between Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station on the 21st. In addition, heavy rain is expected on the 22nd, so service will be suspended between Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station for the entire day. JR East is urging people to check the latest operating status on its website.
2024-09-21 16:42:00
As of 1:00 pm in Ishikawa Prefecture, evacuation orders have been issued in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town due to the increased risk of disasters caused by heavy rain. In Suzu City, evacuation orders have been issued to 5,544 households and 11,629 people throughout the city. In Noto Town, evacuation orders have been issued to 7,047 households and 14,776 people throughout the town. In Wajima City, evacuation orders have been issued to 8,867 households and 18,180 people in 12 districts. Evacuation orders have been issued for 686 people (362 households) in the Morooka district of Monzen-machi, 346 people (209 households) in the Nanaura district of Monzen-machi, 437 people (230 households) in the Urakami district of Monzen-machi, 425 people (218 households) in the Nishiho district, 4570 people (2145 households) in the Oya district, 1652 people (767 households) in the Kawarada district, 1214 people (712 households) in the Mitsui district, 1096 people (509 households) in the Kugenosu district, 3188 people (1579 households) in the Kawai district, 1985 people (878 households) in the Hōji district, 692 people (334 households) in the Minamishimi district, and 1889 people (924 households) in the Machino district. Noto-cho has also issued evacuation orders to 14,776 people (7,047 households) throughout the town.
2024-09-21 16:41:00
Due to the heavy rains, deliveries such as parcel deliveries are being affected in some areas of Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-09-21 16:24:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, record-breaking rainfall has been recorded in Ishikawa Prefecture, and a special heavy rain warning has been issued. This is the highest level 5 of the five alert levels, so please remain on high alert and take any action that will likely save your life. Meteorologist Miki Katayama explains the risk of flooding, inundation, and landslides, and the outlook for future rain. *The video is 2 minutes and 54 seconds long and was broadcast on NHK News at 4pm on the 21st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-09-21 16:22:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, heavy rains caused flooding in 11 rivers flowing through the cities of Suzu, Wajima, and Noto by 1:00 p.m. on the 21st.
2024-09-21 15:56:00
September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day. In Tokyo's Adachi Ward, an event was held where people could experience what it feels like to have dementia using virtual reality (VR) technology.
2024-09-21 15:37:00
Due to the heavy rains, deliveries such as parcel deliveries are being affected in some areas of Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-09-21 15:28:00
In Ishikawa Prefecture, heavy rains have caused damage in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town. According to Noto Town, a woman in her 60s was swept away by the Kawachi River that runs through the town and is missing. According to Ishikawa Prefecture and the Oku-Noto Regional Fire Department, two people in Wajima City are missing after being swept away by the river. A total of three people are missing in Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-09-21 15:27:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, in response to a request from Ishikawa Prefecture, the Self-Defense Forces have dispatched about 30 members to Wajima City, Suzu City, Noto Town, and other areas to gather information and conduct rescue operations. In addition, about 250 new members have been dispatched from Kanazawa City to Wajima City and other areas.
2024-09-21 15:23:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, record-breaking rainfall has been recorded in Ishikawa Prefecture, and a special heavy rain warning has been issued. This is the highest level of alert of five levels, so please continue to be on high alert and take any action that will likely save your life. Meteorologist Kojiro Mukaigasa explains the outlook for the future. *The video is 2 minutes and 23 seconds long and was broadcast on the 3:00 pm news on the 21st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-09-21 15:17:00
"Immigrants are eating cats." Unfounded information continues to spread about a statement made by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a television debate in the US presidential election held on the 10th of this month. This information, which appears to be an unexpected statement, has been spread by politicians and influencers close to Trump even before the debate. There have even been bomb threats in the town where the story took place. We investigated how the information was created and spread.
2024-09-21 15:15:00
As of 1:00 pm in Ishikawa Prefecture, evacuation orders have been issued in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town due to the increased risk of disasters caused by heavy rain. In Suzu City, evacuation orders have been issued to 5,544 households and 11,629 people throughout the city. In Noto Town, evacuation orders have been issued to 7,047 households and 14,776 people throughout the town. In Wajima City, evacuation orders have been issued to 8,867 households and 18,180 people in 12 districts. Evacuation orders have been issued for 686 people (362 households) in the Morooka district of Monzen-machi, 346 people (209 households) in the Nanaura district of Monzen-machi, 437 people (230 households) in the Urakami district of Monzen-machi, 425 people (218 households) in the Nishiho district, 4570 people (2145 households) in the Oya district, 1652 people (767 households) in the Kawarada district, 1214 people (712 households) in the Mitsui district, 1096 people (509 households) in the Kugenosu district, 3188 people (1579 households) in the Kawai district, 1985 people (878 households) in the Hōji district, 692 people (334 households) in the Minamishimi district, and 1889 people (924 households) in the Machino district. Noto-cho has also issued evacuation orders to 14,776 people (7,047 households) throughout the town.
2024-09-21 15:14:00
In Ishikawa Prefecture, heavy rains have caused damage in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town. According to the Ishikawa Prefecture Oku-Noto Regional Fire Department, one person has been swept away in a river in Wajima City and is missing. According to the prefecture, one other person is also missing in Wajima City, bringing the number of missing people in Wajima City to two.
2024-09-21 15:08:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, heavy rains caused flooding in 11 rivers flowing through the cities of Suzu, Wajima, and Noto by 1:00 p.m. on the 21st.
2024-09-21 14:44:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, record-breaking heavy rains have been falling in Ishikawa Prefecture, and a special heavy rain warning has been issued. This corresponds to level 5, the highest of the five-level alert levels, so please continue to be on maximum alert and take any action that may save your life.
2024-09-21 14:09:00
Due to the heavy rains, some areas of Ishikawa Prefecture are experiencing issues with mobile phone services, either unavailable or difficult to connect.
2024-09-21 14:00:00
In Ishikawa Prefecture, heavy rains have caused damage in Wajima City, Suzu City, and Noto Town. According to the prefecture, one person is missing in Wajima City.
2024-09-21 13:34:00
Ishikawa Prefecture was hit by record-breaking rainfall, including torrential rainfall, due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for the prefecture just before 11:00 a.m. This corresponds to the highest level 5 of the five alert levels, so please be on maximum alert and take any action that may save your life. Weather forecaster Miki Katayama explains the outlook for the future. *The video is 2 minutes and 31 seconds long and was broadcast on the 1:00 p.m. news on the 21st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-09-21 13:32:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, heavy rains caused flooding in 11 rivers flowing through the cities of Suzu, Wajima, and Noto by 1:00 p.m. on the 21st.
2024-09-21 13:22:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, torrential rains and record-breaking rains fell in Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for Ishikawa Prefecture just before 11 a.m. The information corresponds to Level 5, the highest of the five-level alert level, so please be on maximum alert and take any action that may save your life.
2024-09-21 13:03:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 11:00 a.m., one person is missing in Wajima City due to the heavy rain. There has also been a lot of damage caused by flooding under the floors, and two people have climbed onto the roof of a building and are calling for rescue. Furthermore, according to the police, there is information that a landslide has occurred in Wajima City and people are left behind.
2024-09-21 12:55:00
Ishikawa Prefecture was hit by record-breaking rainfall, including torrential rainfall, due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for the prefecture just before 11:00 a.m. This is the highest level of information out of five alert levels, Level 5, so please be on maximum alert and take any action that may save your life. Weather forecaster Miki Katayama explains the outlook for the future. *The video is 2 minutes and 29 seconds long and was broadcast on the noon news on the 21st. *It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
2024-09-21 12:51:00
Following the issuance of a special heavy rain warning for the cities of Wajima, Suzu, and Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a press conference at noon.
2024-09-21 12:45:00
On the 21st, the Supreme Court decided to dismiss the appeal of a former Hiroshima city council member who was charged with receiving cash from former Justice Minister Kawai Katsuyuki in connection with a large-scale bribery case surrounding the House of Councillors election five years ago and who claimed he was subjected to inappropriate questioning by prosecutors, meaning that his guilty verdict will be finalized.
2024-09-21 12:26:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, heavy rain had caused flooding in seven rivers flowing through the cities of Suzu, Wajima, and Noto by noon on the 21st.
2024-09-21 12:24:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, torrential rains and record-breaking rains fell in Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for Ishikawa Prefecture just before 11 a.m. The information corresponds to Level 5, the highest of the five-level alert level, so please be on maximum alert and take any action that may save your life.
2024-09-21 12:20:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, Ishikawa Prefecture has been experiencing record-breaking heavy rains, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for Ishikawa Prefecture just before 11:00 a.m. This is live footage from various parts of Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-09-21 12:15:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has requested the Self-Defense Forces to be deployed to the disaster area, as special warnings have been issued for the cities of Wajima, Suzu, and Noto, and there is an increased risk of widespread damage from heavy rain.
2024-09-21 12:14:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, as of 11:00 a.m., one person is missing in Wajima City due to the heavy rain. There has also been a lot of damage caused by flooding under the floors, and two people have climbed onto the roof of a building and are calling for rescue. Furthermore, according to the police, there is information that a landslide has occurred in Wajima City and people are left behind.
2024-09-21 12:13:00
Regarding measures for "A-bomb survivors" in Nagasaki, Prime Minister Kishida announced a policy to expand medical expense subsidies. He said he would create a program to provide the same subsidies to all "A-bomb survivors" as to atomic bombing survivors. On the other hand, he also made it clear that the government has conveyed to Nagasaki Prefecture and others its intention to appeal the ruling by the Nagasaki District Court that recognized some "A-bombing survivors" as atomic bombing survivors.
2024-09-21 12:12:00
Following the issuance of a special heavy rain warning for the cities of Wajima, Suzu, and Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held a press conference at noon.
2024-09-21 12:02:00
According to the Ishikawa Prefecture River Division, heavy rain caused flooding near the Sasagawa Bridge Observation Station on the Kamimachi River, which flows through Noto Town, at 11:30 a.m. on the 21st.
2024-09-21 11:58:00
According to the Ishikawa Prefectural River Division, heavy rain caused flooding near the Kashiwarabashi Observation Station on the Ukai River, which flows through Suzu City, at 10:40 a.m. on the 21st. In addition, flooding also occurred near the Shinbashi Observation Station on the Kawarada River, which flows through Wajima City, at 10:40 a.m.
2024-09-21 11:34:00
As of 11:00 a.m. in Ishikawa Prefecture, evacuation orders have been issued to 14,411 households and 29,809 people in Wajima and Suzu cities due to the increased risk of disasters caused by heavy rain. Of these, evacuation orders have been issued to 5,544 households and 11,629 people throughout Suzu city. In Wajima city, evacuation orders have been issued to 8,867 households and 18,180 people in 12 districts. Evacuation orders have been issued for 686 people (362 households) in the Morooka district of Monzenmachi, 346 people (209 households) in the Nanaura district of Monzenmachi, 437 people (230 households) in the Urakami district of Monzenmachi, 425 people (218 households) in Nishiho district, 4,570 people (2,145 households) in Oya district, 1,652 people (767 households) in Kawarada district, 1,214 people (712 households) in Mitsui district, 1,096 people (509 households) in Kugenosu district, 3,188 people (1,579 households) in Kawai district, 1,985 people (878 households) in Hōji district, 692 people (334 households) in Minamishimi district, and 1,889 people (924 households) in Machino district.
2024-09-21 11:30:00
According to the Ishikawa Prefecture River Division, due to the heavy rain, flooding occurred near the Kowabashi observation station on the Hachigakawa River, which flows through Wajima City, at 11:00 a.m. on the 21st. Flooding also occurred near the Koisebashi observation station on the Houji River, which also flows through Wajima City, at 11:00 a.m.
2024-09-21 10:52:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for the cities of Wajima and Suzu, and the town of Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture, at 10:50 a.m. earlier today. There is a very high possibility that serious damage from flooding and landslides has already occurred in Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-09-21 10:48:00
A man who runs a restaurant in Kawai-cho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, said, "The inside of my restaurant is flooded and I can't open today, so I'm contacting customers who had made reservations to cancel. Meanwhile, water is continuing to enter the restaurant and now it's up to my knees. The river near my restaurant has risen to the very height of the bridge, so I'm worried about my restaurant, but I'm going to evacuate now."
2024-09-21 10:47:00
An image taken around 9am on the 21st in the center of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, shows roads and sidewalks covered in brown water. You can see that the water is up to about half the height of the tires of a moving car. A 60-year-old man who runs a nearby coffee shop and took the photo said, "The water level suddenly increased in about an hour. After the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the drainage in this area has become poor, so I think that may be what's affecting it."
2024-09-21 10:46:00
At 10:00 a.m., Suzu City in Ishikawa Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 5,544 households and 11,629 people throughout the city, citing the increased risk of disaster due to heavy rain. Wajima City issued evacuation orders to 8,867 households and 18,180 people in 12 districts of the city at 7:22 a.m. An "evacuation order" is information on alert level 4 out of 5 levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-09-21 10:42:00
According to a 58-year-old man who runs a guesthouse in Kawaimachi, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the rain started to get heavier around 8am on the 21st, causing the road in front of the guesthouse to flood. The rain continued to fall, and by around 9am the road was flooded up to knee height, with rainwater running into the guesthouse grounds. The man said, "I think the water probably reaches down to the floor. I've lived here for over 50 years and this is the first time I've seen anything like this. The forecast is for more rain, so I'm worried."
2024-09-21 10:34:00
According to the Suzu Fire Department in Ishikawa Prefecture, heavy rain has caused mudslides onto National Route 249 in Shimizu Town, Suzu City, making it impassable.
2024-09-21 10:33:00
According to the Wajima Police Station, which has jurisdiction over Wajima City and Anamizu Town in Ishikawa Prefecture, there is information that a landslide occurred in Inafune Town, Wajima City due to the heavy rain, and they are currently investigating the matter. In addition, there have been multiple reports of flooding in the area, and the police are investigating whether there has been any damage.
2024-09-21 10:26:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued "Information on Significant Heavy Rain" as rain clouds have developed over Hokuriku and Tohoku due to the influence of a front and low pressure, and a linear rain band has formed in Ishikawa Prefecture, causing extremely heavy rain to continue falling in the same area. Information on record-breaking short-term heavy rain has also been announced one after another, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.
2024-09-21 10:23:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the northern part of Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the hour leading up to 10 a.m. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and is calling for people to ensure their safety.
2024-09-21 10:19:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, heavy rain caused the Wakayama River, which flows through Suzu City, to flood near the Utsuyama Observatory at 9:30 a.m. on the 21st.
2024-09-21 09:48:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the eastern part of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the hour leading up to 9:30 a.m. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and is calling for people to ensure their safety.
2024-09-21 09:43:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 110 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour leading up to 9:20 a.m. in the western area of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and called on people to ensure their safety.
2024-09-21 09:42:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour leading up to 9:10 a.m. in the central part of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and called on people to ensure their safety.
2024-09-21 09:34:00
At 9:07 a.m. on the 21st, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced "Information on significant heavy rainfall," stating that a linear precipitation band had formed in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, and that 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.
2024-09-21 09:29:00
Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 357 households and 744 people in the Wakayama and Otani districts of the city at around 8:00 a.m. on the 21st, citing the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. An evacuation order is information on alert level 4 out of 5 levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-09-21 09:07:00
The forest fire that broke out in Yamaguchi City on the 18th of this month has been weakened by water spraying during the night, but it has not yet been put out. Firefighting activities using Self-Defense Force helicopters resumed at around 6:00 a.m. on the 21st.
2024-09-21 09:02:00
In order to strengthen support for "atomic bomb survivors" who were not recognized as atomic bomb survivors because they were located outside the areas designated by the government at the time of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Prime Minister Kishida announced a policy to expand the scope of those eligible for medical expense assistance.
2024-09-21 08:50:00
Due to the heavy rain on the 20th, Shonai Town in Yamagata Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 85 people in 29 households in Senbonsugi in the Karikawa district, but lifted the order at 7:00 on the 21st.
2024-09-21 08:39:00
Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 8,867 households and 18,180 people in 12 districts of the city at 7:22 a.m. on the 21st, citing a high risk of landslides due to heavy rain. An evacuation order is a level 4 warning out of five levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-09-21 08:35:00
According to JR East, JR Chuo Line rapid trains are suspended on both the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station due to a fatal accident that occurred at Kunitachi Station just before 8:00 a.m. on the 21st. Local trains are operating as usual.
2024-09-21 08:34:00
According to JR Yamagata Branch, due to heavy rain, the Yamagata Shinkansen will be suspended on both lines between Yamagata Station and Shinjo Station for the entire day on the 21st.
2024-09-21 08:19:00
Citing a high risk of landslides, Higashine City in Yamagata Prefecture issued evacuation orders for the Iri Daiichi District, Iri Daini District, Numazawa District, Nishihara District, Kamiakudo District, and Shimoakudo District at 6:30 a.m. on the 21st. An evacuation order is equivalent to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and the city has opened evacuation shelters at Takasaki Community Center and Togo Community Center and is calling for people to evacuate.
2024-09-21 07:29:00
The forest fire that broke out in Yamaguchi City on the 18th of this month has been weakened by the spraying of water overnight, but it has not yet been put out. The city continues to issue evacuation orders to 33 households in the vicinity.
2024-09-21 07:24:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, heavy rain is likely to fall in Tohoku, Niigata Prefecture, and Hokuriku on the 22nd and Sunday, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on high alert for landslides, river flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas, as well as for strong winds. On the 22nd, a low pressure system that will transform from a typhoon will pass through, which could cause rough weather over a wide area, including Western Japan, so please pay close attention to the latest weather information.
2024-09-21 06:56:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, heavy rain is likely to fall in Tohoku, Niigata Prefecture, and Hokuriku on the 22nd and Sunday, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on high alert for landslides, river flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas, as well as for strong winds. On the 22nd, a low pressure system that will transform from a typhoon will pass through, which could cause rough weather over a wide area, including Western Japan, so please pay close attention to the latest weather information.
2024-09-21 06:14:00
The PTA, which is a group of parents who work together with schools to watch over their children on their way to and from school, provide security at school sports days, etc., is now at a crossroads. It has been revealed that the number of members of the national PTA has decreased by 910,000, or about 10%, in the five years up to last year, due to a series of organizations withdrawing from the organization.
2024-09-21 06:10:00
The local village of Tsumagoi in Gunma Prefecture conducted an investigation into the remains of a waterway that was built at the foot of the mountain to draw hot spring water as part of a reconstruction project following the great eruption of Mt. Asama approximately 240 years ago, and discovered over 10 boards that appear to be part of a wooden waterway. The village is aiming to have the site registered as a national historic site as a valuable relic that conveys the history of reconstruction after the eruption disaster.
2024-09-21 05:49:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to relax the conditions for medical expense assistance and expand the scope of relief for "A-bomb survivors" who were not recognized as A-bomb victims because they were outside the areas designated by the government when the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki City. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kishida, Nagasaki Governor Oishi and others are scheduled to discuss on the 21st whether to appeal the ruling by the Nagasaki District Court that recognized some A-bomb survivors as A-bomb victims.
2024-09-21 05:39:00
Due to maintenance inspections being carried out on the earthquake and tsunami observation network in place off the coast from Hokkaido to the Kanto region, if an earthquake occurs off the coast from Hokkaido to Chiba Prefecture over the eight days from the 24th to November, the issuance of the Emergency Earthquake Alert may be delayed by up to 15 seconds.
2024-09-21 04:37:00
The Autumn National Traffic Safety Campaign will begin on the 21st. The National Police Agency has announced that the number of people using mobile phones while riding a bicycle, known as "distracted driving," has increased, and that the practice will be prohibited by law from November this year. The agency has once again called for people to be aware of the dangers of this behavior and to strictly follow traffic rules.
2024-09-21 04:36:00
As research into the practical application of "xenotransplantation," in which organs from animals such as pigs are transplanted into humans, is progressing both domestically and internationally, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has indicated its intention to set up a new organization to evaluate the safety of transplants into humans.
