Evacuation advisory issued for parts of Kumano City, Mie Prefecture

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Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, issued an evacuation advisory (Alert Level 4) at 3:00 AM on June 3, 2026, due to rising river levels. The advisory affects 569 households and 1022 residents in areas including Asuka-cho Kosaka and Asuka-cho Otama, where the Otama River has exceeded its flood warning level. Residents in flood-prone zones are urged to evacuate immediately to designated shelters or the homes of relatives and friends.


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