“Heavy rain warning” issued for Noto region, warning of landslides; Hokuriku region expected to see rain and thunderstorms from evening; snow in some places on the 4th
January 3, 2024 11:52
As of 11 a.m. on the 3rd, a heavy rain warning has been issued for the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. From the evening onwards, rain will spread across Hokuriku, and there will be localized thunder. The ground has become loose in some places due to the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, so we need to be on guard against landslides even if it rains a little. By the morning of the 4th, the temperature will drop and snow and sleet may fall in some places, so please take precautions against the cold as much as possible.
“Heavy rain warning” has been announced for the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture.
The Noto Peninsula suffered major damage due to the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. An earthquake occurred in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture at around 16:10 on January 1st, with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 in Ishikawa Prefecture, a maximum seismic intensity of 6 lower in Niigata Prefecture, and a maximum seismic intensity of 5 upper in Toyama and Fukui Prefectures.
In areas of these prefectures that experienced strong shaking, there is a high possibility that the ground may be weak. For this reason, the Japan Meteorological Agency has set interim standards (soil rainfall index standards) for the announcement of “heavy rain warnings and advisories” issued by each meteorological observatory for the time being in these areas, lowering them from the normal standards. It is being operated more.
As of 11:30 on the 3rd, looking at the rain cloud radar, rain clouds are starting to form over the Noto Peninsula. Although the rain is not heavy, the ground may be loose, so the risk of landslides occurring even with a little rain may be higher than normal.
As of 11 a.m. on the 3rd, a “heavy rain warning (landslide)” has been announced for the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. Until the morning of the 4th, we need to be on guard against landslides.
What is the harbinger of a landslide?
When a landslide occurs, there are certain phenomena that can be a precursor. Please remember this in case of an emergency.
The first is the formation of cracks in the cliff or ground.
Second, you can hear the sound of wood splitting, stones hitting each other, and the smell of earth.
The third problem is that water from wells, rivers, and springs becomes cloudy. If the spring water stops flowing, it is also one of the harbingers.
Fourth, water gushes out from cliffs and slopes.
Other symptoms include pebbles falling apart, the ground rumbling or mountains rumbling, river levels dropping even though it continues to rain, and trees leaning. At times like this, the risk of landslides increases. Immediately call out to those around you and evacuate to a safe place.
The morning of the 4th is cold with snow, and the temperature is dropping due to the north wind. Take measures.
In Hokuriku, the area of rain will spread from the evening of the 3rd, and there will be localized thunder. As the date changes to the 4th, rain is likely to turn to snow, especially in high altitude areas.
Furthermore, even in places where it rains instead of snow, temperatures will drop significantly. The lowest temperature on the 4th is expected to be 4℃ in Suzu City, 5℃ in Wajima City, Kanazawa City, Fukui City, and Toyama City, and 6℃ in Niigata City. Furthermore, the wind from the north will become stronger, so the temperature will likely be lower than the actual temperature.
We would like you to stay as warm as possible to prevent hypothermia, but in many cases, heating equipment may not be available in the disaster-stricken areas.
Therefore, we recommend the following method.
Simply placing newspaper inside your jacket, which is difficult for wind to pass through, will help keep you warm. If you have a mask, please use it not only to prevent infection but also to keep your face warm. Wrapping a scarf or towel around your neck or covering your wrists and ankles to keep the wind out can make a difference. Additionally, if you have cardboard, you can simply place it on the floor to relieve the coldness coming from the floor. To avoid getting sick from the cold, try to prevent heat from escaping from your body as much as possible.
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