The Morioka Nakatsu River upstream of the Kitakami River is at risk of flooding flood risk information equivalent to warning level 4 has been declared.

The autumn water front is stationary from the Sea of ​​Japan to northern Japan. The front is becoming more active due to the influence of moist air around the edges of the high pressure system and the typhoon, and the rain is getting heavier from time to time. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a “significant heavy rain alert” just before 8 p.m., saying a belt of linear precipitation had formed in Iwate Prefecture.

The active rain clouds separated for a while around Morioka City, but the rain stopped shortly before 10 p.m.

Even after the rain recedes, river levels are likely to rise further, so try not to go out to check the river even if you are worried about the situation. You can check the condition of the river with live camera from Weather News “River” app radar tab mode.
» River water level/live camera

In Oita Prefecture, a linear rainfall belt was observed, with heavy rain of 110mm per hour in many places. Intermittent heavy rain is expected to continue this morning.

Even if the water subsides, the water level will remain high for several hours, so please do not go to look at the water even if you are worried about the situation. In addition, there is a risk that tributaries may not be able to drain properly, causing water to rise and flood, so care must be taken even in areas far away from large rivers.

If you live in areas where flooding is expected, please follow evacuation instructions from local governments and evacuate to a safe place without waiting for Level 5. If you are unsure of the safety of your route to the evacuation center, make sure you are safe on the upper floor of your home, away from the slope.