2023-06-21 07:58:48
Record heavy rain in Amami Strict vigilance against landslide disasters at night Thunderstorms in western and eastern Japan from tomorrow 22nd
June 21, 2023 16:58
In the Amami region, a “linear rain belt” occurred for two consecutive days until yesterday. It rained torrential rains, some of which were record heavy rains for June. Severe vigilance against landslide disasters is required until dawn on the 22nd. After this, please stay away from the steep slopes and cliffs of the mountain and spend the night in a safe place.
Amami Oshima Some places observed record heavy rain and violent rain in June
Today, the 21st, the seasonal rain front is stagnant near the southern part of Kyushu, and warm, moist air is flowing in.
In the Amami region, it has been raining for the past few days, and a “linear rain belt” occurred for two consecutive days until yesterday.
Last night, according to the rain gauge in Kagoshima Prefecture, 106 mm in Oganeku, Yamato Village, Oshima County, Amami Oshima, and 97 mm in Imazato, Yamato Village, Oshima County, Amami Oshima in the hour until 6:20 pm. All of them observed “heavy rain”.
Locally heavy rain continued until the morning of the 21st, and very heavy rain of 55.5 mm was observed at Koniya on Amami Oshima for one hour until 7:48 am.
In addition, the 24-hour precipitation amount until 2:00 pm reached 405.0 mm, renewing the highest value for June.
In just one day, it was a record-breaking heavy rain that exceeded the average annual rainfall for the entire month of June.
*The average rainfall in Koniya on Amami Oshima in June is 395.9 mm.
The high risk of landslide disasters continues Stay safe at night
The rain has eased off during the day, but it’s still raining on and off in the same places.
As of 4:00 pm, “Sediment disaster warning information” is being announced in the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture.
Due to the heavy rains that have hitherto occurred, the risk of landslide disasters has increased on Amami Oshima, especially in the southern part of the island.
Due to the heavy rains that have hitherto been going on, the ground has plenty of moisture, and the ground has loosened considerably, making it possible for landslides to occur at any time.
Stay away from steep mountain slopes and cliffs, even when the rain has stopped.
Strict vigilance against landslide disasters until dawn on the 22nd tomorrow
In the Amami region, where record-breaking rain fell, it is expected that localized heavy rain accompanied by thunder will fall from early morning on the 22nd in a situation where disasters are likely to occur.
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Hourly precipitation expected on the 21st (heavy areas)
Northern/Southern/Toshimamura 40mm
Expected hourly rainfall on the 22nd (heavy areas)
North/South 30mm
Toshimamura 20mm
Expected 24-hour precipitation from 18:00 on the 21st to 18:00 on the 22nd (heavy areas)
North/South 120mm
Toshimamura 100mm
Stay in a safe place as much as possible at night, and be extremely vigilant against landslides.
Regarding the risk of landslides, floods, and floods, check the latest information on the Kikikuru (risk distribution) on the Japan Meteorological Agency website, and if the risk increases, take action to protect yourself.
To the east of the heavy rain area on the 22nd tomorrow, Tokai and Kanto will also be heavy
A low pressure system will develop over a stagnant front in southern Kyushu tonight.
A low pressure front is expected to move east-northeast along the Pacific Ocean side of Honshu until tomorrow, the 22nd.
Warm, moist air will flow toward fronts and low pressure systems, causing heavy rains and thunderstorms in areas closer to the Pacific coast.
In Kyushu and Shikoku, please be careful of heavy rain and thunderstorms until the dawn of tomorrow 22nd.
In Kinki and Tokai, the rain is expected to intensify during the day tomorrow, and strong winds are expected to blow that make it difficult to use an umbrella as much as in the coastal areas.
Kanto-Koshin will start raining around noon, and it will gradually rain in the afternoon.
The rainy season is in full swing in Honshu, and we are entering a season where it is easy for heavy rains to fall. On days when rain is expected, be careful about how you get down and act accordingly.
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