Japan braces for heavy snow, blizzard

by IANS |

Tokyo, Jan 23 (IANS) Japanese weather officials warned on Monday that the coldest air mass of the season is likely to lead to heavy snow blanketing wide swathes of Japan from Tuesday.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said that an ultra-cold air mass flowing into western and eastern Japan between Tuesday and Thursday could bring disruptions to traffic as a result of the heavy snowfall and blizzards, reports Xinhua news agency.

The agency has urged drivers to be vigilant in the snowy conditions, as well as people in general to prepare for the heavy snow and cold temperatures as soon as possible.

Water pipes could freeze and there could be power outages, the JMA said, adding that people living in areas where heavy snow is expected should stay indoors, if possible, rather than venturing outside.

Areas facing the Sea of Japan coast from northern to western Japan are expected to see heavy snow and snowstorms from Tuesday to Thursday, the weather agency said.

In the 24 hours through Wednesday morning, areas in central Japan could expect up to 100 cm of snowfall, with winds in some regions topping 82 km per hour, the JMA added.

Latest News
Rahul issue: PM burnt in effigy, massive protests across Wayanad for 2nd day Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 02:45 PM
India registers fresh 1,590 Covid cases, 6 deaths Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 02:42 PM
Motorsports: Celebratory weekend kicks off with WIAA 'Women's Rally to the Valley' 2023 Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 02:38 PM
Snap acquires Th3rd that creates digital 3D counterparts of people, products Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 02:35 PM
Will continue to address concerns of Punjabi community in Canada: Minister Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 02:29 PM
Rahul Gandhi says he isn't Savarkar, won't apologise Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 02:04 PM
Severe thunderstorm warning for Aus state ahead of Earth Hour event Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 02:00 PM
Threat calls to Nitin Gadkari: Maha cops inspect Karnataka prison Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 01:58 PM
Congress stages protest march in Guwahati over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 12:50 PM
Bengal government issues guidelines for civic volunteers in police duty Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 12:45 PM
PM arrives in Karnataka; inaugurates hospital, to dedicate Metro line in B'luru Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 12:36 PM
Yemen government warns of return to full-scale conflict as Houthis escalate attacks Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 12:13 PM
Is Pinarayi Vijayan playing games to appease Modi? asks Cong on Rahul issue Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 12:11 PM
Delhi court adjourns hearing on Sisodia's bail plea in ED case for April 5 Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 11:36 AM
Land-for-job case: ED summons Misa Bharti, asks her to appear today Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 11:22 AM