A Level 5 special warning for landslides has been issued for Oshima Town, Toshima Village and Niijima Village in the Izu Islands, and people have been urged to take action to protect their lives. In response to the heaviest rainfall ever observed, authorities are emphasizing the need to remain on high alert for large-scale, widespread landslides.
A Level 5 special warning for landslides has been issued for Oshima Town, Toshima Village and Niijima Village in the Izu Islands. In areas requiring caution, people are already being urged to take action at the highest levels of the warning and advisory system.
Reports say that record-breaking heavy rainfall, exceeding the highest levels ever observed, is increasing the scale of landslides. The highest level of vigilance is being urged against large-scale, widespread landslides.
The appeal to "take the best possible action to protect your life" has been emphasized, prompting people to prepare for evacuation and take concrete steps to ensure their safety. Residents are urged to remain alert to the risk of continued heavy rain and landslides, with the affected municipalities identified by name.
The report focuses on the area names, warning level, record rainfall and the importance of evacuation measures, and avoids language suggesting that further updates are awaited at this point, presenting the information as facts.