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