Social News(2024/11/10)
Fire continues to spread on Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper off the coast of Fukuoka, one crew member missing, one transported to hospital
2024-11-10 22:53:00
As of 10:00 pm on the 10th, a fire has continued to spread on a minesweeper of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force that broke out while sailing off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture on the morning of the 10th. The fire is believed to have started in the engine, and efforts are continuing to search for one missing crew member in his 30s and put out the fire.
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Fire on Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture, one crew member missing, one transported to hospital
2024-11-10 21:53:00
On the morning of the 10th, a fire broke out on a Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper sailing off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture, leaving one crew member missing and another crew member taken to the hospital. As of 7pm, the fire has not been put out, and the Self-Defense Forces and others are rushing to extinguish the fire and conduct a search.
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Fire on Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture, one crew member missing, one transported to hospital
2024-11-10 20:46:00
On the morning of the 10th, a fire broke out on a Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper sailing off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture, leaving one crew member missing and another crew member taken to the hospital. As of 7pm, the fire has not been put out, and the Self-Defense Forces and others are rushing to extinguish the fire and conduct a search.
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Trains temporarily stranded on the Setouchi Ohashi Bridge JR Setouchi Ohashi Line resumed service after 8 p.m.
2024-11-10 20:27:00
On the 10th, a broken overhead wire on the JR Setouchi Ohashi Line caused a rapid train bound for Okayama from Takamatsu to get stuck on the Setouchi Ohashi Bridge, with approximately 150 passengers stranded on the train for approximately six hours. The passengers transferred to another train and traveled to a station in Okayama Prefecture. According to JR Shikoku, due to the broken overhead wire, JR Setouchi Ohashi Line service was suspended on both lines between Kojima Station in Okayama Prefecture and Utazu Station in Kagawa Prefecture, but announced that service had resumed on both lines just after 8:00 pm.
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Fire on Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture, one crew member missing, one transported to hospital
2024-11-10 20:18:00
On the morning of the 10th, a fire broke out on a Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper sailing off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture, leaving one crew member missing and another crew member taken to the hospital. As of 7pm, the fire has not been put out, and the Self-Defense Forces and others are rushing to extinguish the fire and conduct a search.
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Ishikawa, Komatsu, bear spotted in residential area, stayed for about 3 hours, exterminated, no injuries
2024-11-10 19:48:00
On the 10th, a bear appeared in a residential area in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and stayed on the property for about three hours. The bear was later exterminated and no one was injured.
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Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, whose condition has worsened, is visited by members of the Imperial family today
2024-11-10 19:42:00
The Imperial Household Agency has revealed that Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, 101, whose condition has worsened, has not shown any significant change in her overall function and is continuing to recuperate in a general hospital room. Members of the Imperial Family visited the hospital one after another on the 10th to pay their respects.
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Two suspects in their 20s arrested in attempted robbery case in Mitaka, Tokyo; suspects responsible
2024-11-10 19:20:00
On the 30th of last month, two suspects in their 20s were arrested in connection with an attempted robbery in which several men broke into a house in Mitaka City, Tokyo. A university student from Kyoto City had already been arrested in this case after turning himself in on the same day, and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the case, believing that all three had applied for illegal part-time jobs.
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Record-breaking rains hit northern Okinawa island, warning of landslides
2024-11-10 18:59:00
Okinawa Prefecture experienced unseasonably heavy rain on the morning of the 10th, with a series of "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall reports" being issued. The ground has loosened in some areas due to the rain so far, so please be on guard against landslides. By the morning of the 11th, atmospheric conditions are expected to become unstable in southern Kyushu and the Pacific coast of Kanto, so be on the lookout for landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, lightning strikes, and gusts of wind.
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"Digital technology in nursing care" - could it be the key to overcoming the shortage of workers in the field?
2024-11-10 18:54:00
There is a serious labor shortage in the nursing care field. While the number of elderly people who need nursing care is expected to increase in the future, the number of nursing care providers who support them is going bankrupt at a record high, creating a serious situation. It is hoped that the "digitalization of the nursing care field" will be able to resolve this situation. Will it lead to a solution?
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Train stranded on Setouchi Ohashi Bridge, JR Setouchi Ohashi Line to resume service around 7:30 pm
2024-11-10 18:48:00
On the 10th, a broken overhead wire on the JR Setouchi Ohashi Line caused a rapid train bound for Okayama from Takamatsu to get stuck on the Setouchi Ohashi Bridge, leaving about 150 passengers stranded on the train for about six hours. Passengers were transferred to another train and traveled to a station in Okayama Prefecture, and according to JR Shikoku, the Setouchi Ohashi Line is expected to resume operation around 7:30 pm.
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Shogo Kariyazaki makes appeal at event ahead of World Diabetes Day
2024-11-10 18:15:00
Ahead of World Diabetes Day on the 14th of this month, an event was held in Tokyo to raise awareness about diabetes and how to prevent it. Shogo Kariyazaki, a flower arranger and patient, called on people to "take action, such as managing their diet and exercising, to feel even a little better."
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Train stuck on Setouchi Ohashi Bridge, JR Setouchi Ohashi Line to resume service at 7:30 pm
2024-11-10 17:59:00
Due to a broken overhead wire on the JR Setouchi Ohashi Line, a rapid train bound for Okayama from Takamatsu was stranded on the Setouchi Ohashi Bridge, leaving about 150 passengers stranded on the train for about six hours. The passengers were transferred to another train provided by JR and traveled to a station in Okayama Prefecture, and no one reported feeling unwell.
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Fire breaks out on Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture, one crew member transported
2024-11-10 17:43:00
According to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and other sources, a fire broke out on a minesweeper of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailing off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture on the morning of the 10th, and one person was transported to the hospital. According to the Japan Coast Guard, there was a report that one person was left behind in the engine room, and the Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard are conducting firefighting activities and are investigating the matter.
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Kawasaki: 85-year-old woman killed, others injured in series of house fires
2024-11-10 17:29:00
A series of fires broke out in Kawasaki City on the morning of the 10th. In Saiwai Ward, one house was completely burned down, killing an 85-year-old woman and her husband, who sustained burns. In Tama Ward, six buildings, including a house, burned, and one person was injured and receiving treatment. The police and others are investigating the cause of the fires.
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Emperor and Empress attend "National Conference for Creating a Rich Ocean" in Oita
2024-11-10 17:27:00
The "National Conference for Creating a Rich Ocean," which calls for the protection of fishery resources and conservation of the marine environment, was held in Oita Prefecture, with the Emperor and Empress in attendance.
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Maebashi: Husband arrested on suspicion of attempted murder by strangulation of wife; wife dies
2024-11-10 16:37:00
On the 3rd of this month, a 40-year-old company employee was arrested in Maebashi City for attempting to strangle his wife to death, but the wife died on the 10th while receiving treatment at a hospital. The police have changed the charge to murder and are continuing to investigate the motive and circumstances of the incident in detail.
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Train gets stuck on Seto Ohashi Bridge, 150 passengers transfer to another train
2024-11-10 16:14:00
Due to a broken overhead wire on the JR Setouchi Ohashi Line, a rapid train bound for Okayama from Takamatsu was stranded on the Setouchi Ohashi Bridge, leaving about 150 passengers stranded on the train for about six hours. The passengers were transferred to another train provided by JR and traveled to a station in Okayama Prefecture, and no one reported feeling unwell.
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Kawasaki: 85-year-old woman killed, others injured in series of house fires
2024-11-10 15:55:00
A series of fires broke out in Kawasaki City on the morning of the 10th. In Saiwai Ward, one house was completely burned down, killing an 85-year-old woman and her husband, who sustained burns. In Tama Ward, seven buildings, including a house, burned, and one person was injured and receiving treatment. The police and others are investigating the cause of the fires.
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Nobel Peace Prize: Special exhibition by students conveying the history of the Japan Confederation of A-bomb Victims Organizations, Tokyo
2024-11-10 15:55:00
A special exhibition in which students present the history of the activities of the Japan Confederation of A-bomb Sufferers Organizations, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this year, was held at a university in Tokyo.
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Fire breaks out on Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture, one crew member transported
2024-11-10 15:35:00
According to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and other sources, a fire broke out on a minesweeper of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailing off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture on the morning of the 10th, and one person was transported to the hospital. According to the Japan Coast Guard, there was a report that one person was left behind in the engine room, and the Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard are conducting firefighting activities and are investigating the matter.
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Train gets stuck on Seto Ohashi Bridge, 150 passengers transfer to another train
2024-11-10 15:13:00
Due to a broken overhead wire on the JR Setouchi Ohashi Line, a rapid train bound for Okayama from Takamatsu was stranded on the Setouchi Ohashi Bridge, leaving about 150 passengers stranded on the train for about six hours. The passengers were transferred to another train provided by JR and traveled to a station in Okayama Prefecture, and no one reported feeling unwell.
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Fire breaks out on Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture, one crew member transported
2024-11-10 14:50:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, a fire broke out on the Maritime Self-Defense Force's minesweeper "Ukushima" sailing off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture on the morning of the 10th. According to a person involved, the fire is believed to have started in the engine room.
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Record-breaking rains hit northern Okinawa island, calling for vigilance against landslides
2024-11-10 14:48:00
Due to the influence of humid air, rain clouds developed locally in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture, and it is believed that torrential rain of over 100 mm fell in an hour from dawn on the 10th to the morning, and "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" was issued a total of six times. The rain is also getting stronger in the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, so strict vigilance against landslides is required.
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Three houses burned down in Chiba, two bodies found; a couple in their 70s
2024-11-10 14:47:00
On the early morning of the 10th, a fire broke out in Chiba City, burning down three houses, and two bodies were found in the house where the fire started. The police believe the bodies to be a couple in their 70s who lived in the house, and are investigating the cause of the fire while proceeding with confirmation of their identities.
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JR Seto Ohashi Line train stranded after overhead wire breaks, 150 passengers inside
2024-11-10 13:31:00
On the morning of the 10th, an overhead wire broke on the JR Setouchi Ohashi Line, causing a rapid train traveling from Takamatsu to Okayama to get stuck on the Setouchi Ohashi Bridge, with approximately 150 passengers stranded on the train for over five hours.
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Bird flu detected at Ishinomaki poultry farm in Miyagi Prefecture, culling of about 170,000 birds begins
2024-11-10 13:28:00
The government conducted detailed tests on dead chickens at a chicken farm in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, and found that the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was detected. The prefecture plans to dispose of approximately 170,000 chickens at the farm.
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Record-breaking rains hit northern Okinawa island, urging caution against landslides
2024-11-10 13:22:00
Due to the influence of humid air, rain clouds developed locally in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture, and it is believed that torrential rain of over 100 mm fell in an hour from dawn on the 10th to the morning, and a total of six "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall reports" were issued. In Higashi Village, the amount of rainfall over the past two days exceeded 600 mm, making it an unseasonably heavy rainfall that is twice the amount of rainfall during the rainy season, the rainiest period of the year. Please continue to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Disaster prevention training for all citizens in the event of a "Nankai Trough mega-earthquake" in Kainan, Wakayama
2024-11-10 12:41:00
A disaster prevention drill was held for all residents in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, where major damage is expected from a massive Nankai Trough earthquake.
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Record-breaking rains hit northern Okinawa island, urging caution against landslides
2024-11-10 12:28:00
Due to the influence of humid air, rain clouds developed locally in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture, and it is believed that torrential rain of over 100 mm fell in an hour from dawn on the 10th to the morning, and a total of six "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall reports" were issued. In Higashi Village, the amount of rainfall over the past two days exceeded 600 mm, making it an unseasonably heavy rainfall that is twice the amount of rainfall during the rainy season, the rainiest period of the year. Please continue to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Record-breaking rains hit northern Okinawa island, urging caution against landslides
2024-11-10 12:15:00
Due to the influence of humid air, rain clouds developed locally in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture, and it is believed that torrential rain of over 100 mm fell in an hour from dawn on the 10th to the morning, and a total of six "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall reports" were issued. In Higashi Village, the amount of rainfall over the past two days exceeded 600 mm, making it an unseasonably heavy rainfall that is twice the amount of rainfall during the rainy season, the rainiest period of the year. Please continue to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Kawasaki: 85-year-old woman killed, others injured in series of house fires
2024-11-10 12:02:00
A series of fires broke out in Kawasaki City on the morning of the 10th. In Saiwai Ward, one house was completely burned down, killing an 85-year-old woman and her husband suffering burns. In Tama Ward, a house burned down and one person was injured and receiving treatment. The police are investigating the cause of the fires.
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A man's body was found on a reef in Kaizuka, Osaka, with both ankles bound with tape.
2024-11-10 11:53:00
On the night of the 9th, a man's body was found on a reef in Kaizuka City, Osaka. The body was found with both ankles bound with tape, and police are investigating the possibility that he may have been involved in some kind of crime.
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Okinawa Ogimi Village partially changes "emergency safety assurance" to "evacuation order"
2024-11-10 10:57:00
At 10:10 a.m., Ogimi Village in Okinawa Prefecture changed the "urgent safety assurance" issued for the Kijoka area to an evacuation order. Evacuation orders remain in place for the entire Ogimi Village. The heavy rain alert level is Level 4 out of five, and everyone is being urged to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Record-breaking rains hit northern Okinawa island, urging caution against landslides
2024-11-10 10:03:00
Due to the influence of humid air, rain clouds developed locally in the northern part of Okinawa's main island, and it is believed that about 110 mm of torrential rain fell in the area around Nago City in the hour leading up to 8:30 a.m., and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information." In the northern part of Okinawa's main island, six reports have been issued since dawn, and record-breaking heavy rain has occurred, so please continue to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Record-breaking rains hit northern Okinawa island, threatening disasters
2024-11-10 09:03:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 110 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour up to 8:30 a.m. in the western and eastern areas of Nago City, Ogimi Village, and Higashi Village in Okinawa Prefecture. Radar analysis indicates that approximately 110 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour up to 7 a.m. in the western and Ogimi areas of Kunigami Village in Okinawa Prefecture. Radar analysis indicates that approximately 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour up to 6:30 a.m. in the Higashi Village area in Okinawa Prefecture. Radar analysis indicates that approximately 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour up to 5:50 a.m. in the western area of Kunigami Village in Okinawa Prefecture. Radar analysis indicates that more than 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour up to 5:30 a.m. Radar analysis shows that more than 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the eastern and eastern areas of Kunigami Village and Higashi Village in the hour leading up to 5:20 a.m. As the risk of disaster is imminent, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and urged people to ensure their safety.
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Emergency safety assurance in Kijoka district of Ogimi village, Okinawa, evacuation order issued for the entire area
2024-11-10 08:54:00
Ogimi Village in Okinawa Prefecture issued an "emergency safety check" for the Kijoka district at 7:30 a.m., citing rising river levels due to heavy rain. The heavy rain alert level is the highest, "Level 5," and people are urged to check their surroundings, such as nearby buildings or the second floor or higher of their homes, and to take action to find a safer location and to save their lives. At 8:20 a.m., evacuation orders were issued for the entire area except for the Kijoka district. The heavy rain alert level is Level 4 out of five levels, and people are urged to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Evacuation orders issued for parts of Nago, Okinawa
2024-11-10 08:46:00
Following the announcement of landslide warning information, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, issued evacuation orders at 8:20 a.m. for the city's landslide warning zones and areas around rivers. The information is at level 4 out of five heavy rain warning levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas. In addition, evacuation information for the elderly and others was issued for the entire city except for these areas. At level 3 out of five heavy rain warning levels, calls are being made for the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
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Record-breaking rains hit northern Okinawa island, urging caution against landslides
2024-11-10 08:36:00
Due to the influence of humid air, rain clouds developed locally in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture, and torrential rain of 159 mm per hour fell in Kunigami Village on the morning of the 10th, with torrential rain exceeding 100 mm falling in various places, leading the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" one after another. Please continue to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Record rainfall in northern Okinawa island, calls for vigilance against landslides
2024-11-10 08:03:00
Due to the influence of humid air, rain clouds developed locally in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture, with torrential rain of 159 mm per hour falling in Kunigami Village, and torrential rain of over 100 mm falling in various places, leading the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" one after another. Please continue to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Emergency safety measures in Kijoka district of Ogimi village, Okinawa, evacuation orders issued
2024-11-10 08:01:00
Ogimi Village in Okinawa Prefecture issued an "emergency safety check" for the Kijoka district at 7:30 a.m., citing rising river levels due to heavy rain. The heavy rain alert level is the highest level 5, and people are urged to check their surroundings, such as nearby buildings or the second floor or higher of their homes, and to take action to save their lives in a safe place. New evacuation orders have also been issued for areas around Shioya Bay. Following the announcement of the flood warning, Ogimi Village issued evacuation orders for areas around the Tagari River at 5:30 a.m., and for the Janagusuku district of the village at 5:50 a.m. An evacuation order was also issued for the Kijoka district. The heavy rain alert level is level 4 out of five levels, and people are urged to evacuate all dangerous areas.
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Record heavy rainfall in eastern and western Kunigami villages and near Higashi and Ogimi villages in Okinawa
2024-11-10 07:39:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 110 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour until 7:00 a.m. in the western area of Kunigami Village and Ogimi Village in Okinawa Prefecture. Radar analysis indicates that approximately 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour until 6:30 a.m. in the Higashi Village area in Okinawa Prefecture. Radar analysis indicates that approximately 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour until 5:50 a.m. in the Ogimi Village area in Okinawa Prefecture. Radar analysis indicates that more than 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour until 5:30 a.m. in the western area of Kunigami Village in Okinawa Prefecture. Radar analysis indicates that more than 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour until 5:20 a.m. in the eastern area of Kunigami Village and Higashi Village. As the risk of disaster is imminent, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a "record short-term heavy rain information" and called for people to ensure their safety.
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Chiba: Fire burns down three houses; elderly couple from the house where the fire started cannot be contacted
2024-11-10 06:57:00
In the early hours of the 10th, a fire broke out in Chiba City, burning down three houses. The police and fire department are investigating the cause of the fire and are investigating the safety of an elderly couple who are believed to be living in the house where the fire started, as they have not been able to contact them.
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Record rainfall in northern Okinawa island, calls for vigilance against landslides
2024-11-10 06:49:00
Due to the influence of humid air, rain clouds developed locally in the northern part of Okinawa's main island, and it is believed that more than 120 mm of rain fell in one hour. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a series of "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" and called for people to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
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Record heavy rainfall in eastern and western Kunigami villages and near Higashi and Ogimi villages in Okinawa
2024-11-10 06:48:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour up to 6:30 AM near Higashi Village in Okinawa Prefecture. Additionally, radar analysis indicates that approximately 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour up to 5:50 AM near Ogimi Village. Radar analysis indicates that more than 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour up to 5:30 AM near the western part of Kunigami Village in Okinawa Prefecture. Radar analysis indicates that more than 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour up to 5:20 AM near the eastern part of Kunigami Village and Higashi Village. As the risk of disaster is imminent, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a "record short-term heavy rain information" and urged people to ensure their safety.
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Evacuation order issued for entire Higashi Village, Okinawa
2024-11-10 06:35:00
In response to heavy rains, Higashimura village in Okinawa Prefecture issued an evacuation order for the entire village at 5 a.m. The village is at level 4 out of five heavy rain alert levels, and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Evacuation order issued for part of Ogimi village, Okinawa
2024-11-10 06:35:00
Following the announcement of the flood warning, Ogimi Village, Okinawa Prefecture, issued evacuation orders for the areas around the Tagari River in Ogimi Village at 5:30 a.m. At 5:50 a.m., evacuation orders were also issued for the Janagusuku and Kijoka districts of the village. The heavy rain alert level is Level 4 out of five, and the village is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Evacuation order issued for entire Kunigami village, Okinawa
2024-11-10 06:21:00
Following the announcement of record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall, Kunigami Village in Okinawa Prefecture issued an evacuation order for the entire village at 5:50 a.m. The information was at level 4 out of a five-level heavy rain alert level, and the village is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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New economic measures to support development of small and medium-sized hydroelectric and geothermal power plants: METI
2024-11-10 05:01:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is making adjustments to include support measures for the development of small- and medium-sized hydroelectric and geothermal power plants in new economic measures in an effort to link the development of renewable energy to regional revitalization.
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Power outage affects up to 360,000 homes in Shikoku "occurred while responding to power line trouble"
2024-11-10 03:28:00
Regarding the power outage that occurred on the night of the 9th, affecting up to 360,000 households in Shikoku, Shikoku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution revealed that while they were working to repair a problem in the transmission line connecting Honshu and Shikoku, for some reason there was a sudden increase in the amount of electricity being sent to Honshu, resulting in a power shortage in Shikoku, which led to the blackout.
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