Heavy snowfall throughout massive elements of Japan has killed 17 individuals during the last 10 days, with 1000’s of properties struggling energy outages, Japanese officers mentioned Monday.
Much of the nation’s west coast in addition to the northern area of Hokkaido have seen persistent heavy snow in current days.
Some areas have seen virtually a meter of snowfall in 24 hours, together with the city of Oguni within the northeastern Yamagata area, native media mentioned.
Japan’s climate company has warned residents within the affected areas to keep away from journey the place attainable after vehicles obtained caught on roads in heavy snow.
Government officers mentioned Monday that 17 individuals have been killed and dozens extra injured within the snow since Dec. 17.
National broadcaster NHK reported the useless included a person who fell from a roof whereas clearing snow and a girl discovered useless of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in a automotive.
In Hokkaido, tens of 1000’s of properties have misplaced electrical energy in current days because the snow introduced down energy traces, although most connections have now been restored.
The heavy snowfall is anticipated to ease from Monday.
