Japan's Meteorological Agency has held a news conference after issuing the maximum level-5 heavy rain emergency warning for Yoron town, Kagoshima Prefecture.
An official said the emergency warning may be expanded to include other areas.
He urged people in the areas to take immediate measures to secure their safety, and to act in accordance with local evacuation information.
He said ongoing weather conditions mean the current warning may not be lifted before Saturday evening.
An official said the emergency warning may be expanded to include other areas.
He urged people in the areas to take immediate measures to secure their safety, and to act in accordance with local evacuation information.
He said ongoing weather conditions mean the current warning may not be lifted before Saturday evening.
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Maximum level-5 heavy rain emergency issued for Yoron town, Kagoshima Prefecture by Japan's Meteorological Agency. Expansion to other areas possible. Urgent safety measures advised due to ongoing weather conditions; evacuation instructions should be followed. Warning may persist until Saturday
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20241109_06/
Date: Nov. 9, 2024
Created: 2024/11/10 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 09:02
Last Read: 2024/11/10 12:24