The Atami mayoral election in Shizuoka Prefecture was delayed due to heavy rain, with repeat voting and vote counting expected to take place on the following 7th. Voting hours were shortened by 2 hours, and elderly residents across the city were urged to evacuate.
The Atami mayoral election in Shizuoka was postponed due to heavy rain, and the next voting and vote-counting date was announced as the following 7th. Attention is focused on the progress of vote counting and local traffic conditions in connection with the postponement.
Under the new schedule, voting hours are expected to be shortened by 2 hours, and the operation of polling stations may also change. The municipality continues to provide voters with appropriate guidance.
As part of the evacuation information issued to residents, elderly people across the city have been urged to evacuate, and measures to ensure the safety of older residents are being implemented.