- A new, simplified weather disaster information system will launch in late May 2026.
- The revised system uses a standardized 1-to-5 scale for flooding, landslides, and storm surges.
- Alert levels will guide evacuation decisions, with higher levels indicating imminent danger.
- The revised system uses a standardized 1-to-5 scale for flooding, landslides, and storm surges.
- Alert levels will guide evacuation decisions, with higher levels indicating imminent danger.
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Summary
New weather disaster system launching May 2026. It uses a 1-5 scale for flooding, landslides, & storm surges, guiding evacuations based on alert levels. Simple, standardized system for improved safety. #weather #disaster #alerts
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251216_09/#summary
Date: Dec. 16, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-16
Created: 2025/12/17 00:40
Updated: 2025/12/17 08:11
Last Read: 2025/12/17 08:11