Typhoon No. 14 Continues Traffic Disturbance and Power Outages at More Than 19,000 Houses on Day 4, Kagoshima Prefecture[09/21 12:01]
The impact of Typhoon No. 14 continues in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Some JR conventional lines have been suspended or reduced in frequency, and power outages continue at more than 19,000 households.
Although the Kyushu Shinkansen and some conventional lines have returned to normal operation, the Nippo Main Line between Kokubu and Miyakonojo, the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line between Kiire and Makurazaki, the Hisatsu Line between Hayato and Yoshimatsu, and the Kitto Line. Between Yoshimatsu and Miyakonojo, operation has been suspended from the first train on the 21st to confirm safety.
On the other hand, on the Kagoshima Main Line and the Nippo Main Line between Kagoshima-Chuo and Kokubu, and on the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line between Kagoshima-Chuo and Kiire, the number of trains has been reduced since the first trains, and it was difficult for passengers at Kagoshima-Chuo Station to board the trains. was also heard.
(High school student) “I couldn’t get on the train I usually take, so I thought I’d take the next train, but there were too many people, so I came at a shorter time.”
Q. Will it be in time for school?
(High school student) “No, I won’t make it in time.”
(Company employee) “I had the impression that there were many people because the number of trains was decreasing.”
According to Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, as of 10:00 a.m., about 19,510 households in 11 municipalities, including Kagoshima City, Kirishima City, and Kanoya City, are still without power, and there are places where power outages have continued for the fourth day in 21 days. Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution aims to restore power within 21 days, except for areas that are difficult to enter.
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