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JMA Confirms Linear Rainbands in Hokkaido as Disaster Risk Surges

The agency issued its 'notable heavy rain' information for the prefecture for the first time since the system began in 2021, urging residents to take immediate precautions.

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Overview

  • Authorities said linear precipitation bands formed on September 21 in Kushiro and Tokachi, with very heavy rain continuing over the same areas.
  • The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that the danger of flooding and landslides has risen sharply where the bands are present.
  • On September 20, the Sapporo District Meteorological Observatory cautioned that similar rainbands could develop overnight into early September 21 in Ishikari, Sorachi, Shiribeshi, Iburi and Hidaka.
  • Yokkaichi announced that owners can enter the flooded Kusunoki underground parking from September 22 to check damage after 274 vehicles were inundated.
  • Okazaki Police are verifying the identity of a boy found in the Yahagi River on September 19, believed to be the 9-year-old who was swept away the day before.