Overview
- The Fire and Disaster Management Agency reports 30 deaths linked to the snowfall from Jan 20 to Feb 3.
- The central government has sent troops to Aomori to clear snow and assist people who live alone.
- Aomori governor Soichiro Miyashita requested military disaster relief on Feb 2, citing overwhelmed local crews.
- Snow depths remain extreme, reaching up to 4.5 meters in remote areas and forming 1.8-meter walls in Aomori city, officials say.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi convened a Cabinet meeting on Feb 3 instructing ministers to prevent further accidents as melting roof snow poses lethal risks.