Japan Issues Highest Landslide Alert for Niijima Village

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 landslide special warning for Niijima village at 4:15 a.m. on September 7, indicating a high possibility that a disaster has already occurred. Residents are urged to take immediate action to protect their lives. The warning means heavy rain has made landslides extremely likely, with danger imminent. If evacuation outdoors is too risky due to flooding or dangerous conditions, residents should move to upper floors in rooms opposite slopes or cliffs. Level 5 is the highest warning category, reserved for exceptionally severe situations where evacuation may already be difficult. The agency stresses prioritizing survival above all else.