Level 4 Landslide Warning Issued for Katsuura and Kamogawa in Chiba

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Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a Level 4 landslide warning for Katsuura and Kamogawa cities in Chiba Prefecture, indicating a high risk of life-threatening landslides. Strict vigilance is required. The Level 4 warning serves as a guideline for local governments to issue evacuation orders. Residents are urged to confirm evacuation information from authorities and check the agency's risk maps for early evacuation even without official orders. The warning was announced on September 7, 2020, amid heavy rain concerns from Typhoon No. 24, with some Kanto region municipalities also closing schools the following day.


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