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Heavy snow in Japan causes 13 deaths

Many parts of Japan are facing extremely cold weather. from the influence of heavy snow As a result, there were 13 preliminary deaths, most of them fatal from accidents. and is an old man went out to sweep the snow that covered the house

This heavy snow occurred throughout the northern areas. and western part of the country by meteorologist Residents of the area were asked to prepare for a more severe winter storm after heavy snow fell along the coast of the Sea of ​​Japan. and the western region and have declined since December 17, resulting in an initial 13 deaths and injuring dozens of people.

As for the rural areas of Hokkaido, with 1.61 meters of snow, the railway had to suspend the rail services connecting with the city of Sapporo. which is the capital of the island of Hokkaido weather forecast People are advised to avoid leaving their homes unnecessarily. until December 26, when heavy snow disrupted traffic and caused power outages.

The NHK news agency said all 13 people killed were found as a result of accidents. A 20-year-old woman died in a snow-covered car. in Kashiwazaki City Niigata Prefecture It is believed to be caused by carbon monoxide poisoning from snow-covered exhaust pipes. Most of the others were elderly people in their 80s, three of whom died while clearing snow around their homes. In Akita prefecture, an 80-year-old man died in the snow, while 19 people were seriously injured and 26 were slightly injured.

The United States is facing the coldest weather in 40 years, with winter storms, heavy snow, high winds and freezing temperatures, with temperatures dipping below freezing, affecting millions of Americans.
Half of the country’s population has been warned of winter storms. one of the strictest in this era and avoiding the use of roads At least 12 governors must declare emergency standards and implement countermeasures. For example, Colorado mobilizes more than 100 National Guard personnel to support operations against extreme cold . Connecticut will take action today through Monday (Dec. 26) as the state of Georgia declares a state of emergency over the lowest temperatures on record.

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