Kanagawa Prefecture issues Level 4 landslide warning, urges immediate evacuation

news.yahoo.co.jp (Japanese)

A Level 4 landslide danger warning was issued for Kanagawa Prefecture at 10:13 PM on September 6, urging all residents to evacuate hazardous areas immediately due to heightened risk from heavy rain. The warning, announced by tenki.jp, specifically highlights Miura City as an area of elevated danger. Officials advise that if outdoor evacuation is too risky due to flooding or dangerous conditions, residents should move to upper floors away from slopes and cliffs. Level 4 warnings are issued when there is a high risk of landslides from typhoons or torrential rain. This alert comes amid broader regional concerns, with other areas also facing evacuation orders and school closures.


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