Japan issues highest landslide alert for Tokyo's Niijima Village

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Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 special landslide warning for Niijima Village in Tokyo on Monday, the highest alert level. The warning indicates an extreme risk of landslides due to heavy rain. Residents are urged to take immediate action to protect their lives, such as evacuating from dangerous areas. The alert comes as parts of the Kanto, Tokai, and Tohoku regions face potential linear precipitation zones, with heavy morning rain expected in Tokyo's Kita Ward, where evacuation orders have been issued for over 5,000 people.


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