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Japan Issues Level 4 Landslide Warning for Nichinan Town, Tottori Prefecture

news.yahoo.co.jp (Japanese) — September 3, 2026 at 06:04 AM UTC

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 4 landslide danger warning for Nichinan Town, Tottori Prefecture, at 2:41 p.m. on September 3. Residents in the central and western areas are urged to be on high alert for landslides. The warning applies specifically to Nichinan Town, while neighboring Hino Town and Efu Town also have Level 4 warnings in effect. Numerous other municipalities across the prefecture, including Tottori City, Yonago City, and Kurayoshi City, are under lower-level Level 2 landslide advisories. This alert comes amid heavy rainfall affecting the broader region, with reports of record precipitation and flooding in nearby areas such as Kurashiki City. Authorities advise strict vigilance and preparedness for potential evacuation.

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