熊本くまもとに大雨おおあめ特別とくべつ警報けいほう 対象たいしょうの地域ちいきが再ふたたび拡大かくだい 命いのちが助たすかる行動こうどうを

Due to the influence of a weather front, Kumamoto Prefecture is experiencing record-breaking heavy rain, with intense rainfall continuing and a linear rainband forming. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a special heavy rain warning for Amakusa City at 8:10 a.m. on the 11th, in addition to Tamana City, Nagasu Town, Yatsushiro City, Uki City, and Hikawa Town in Kumamoto Prefecture.

Damage from flooding and landslides has already occurred, so please take actions that will give you the highest possible chance of survival.

In addition, heavy rainfall has been observed in various parts of Kyushu, including Fukuoka and Nagasaki prefectures, so strict caution is required against landslides, river flooding, and inundation of low-lying areas.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, warm and humid air is flowing toward the front, causing extremely unstable atmospheric conditions in northern Kyushu. In Kumamoto and Nagasaki prefectures, torrential rain continues to fall, a linear rainband has formed, and significant heavy rain information has been repeatedly issued, resulting in record-breaking rainfall.

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for Kami-Amakusa City at 8:10 a.m., in addition to Tamana City, Nagasu Town, Yatsushiro City, Uki City, and Hikawa Town in Kumamoto Prefecture.

Please take actions that give you the highest possible chance of survival, as this is information corresponding to Level 5, the highest of the five alert levels.

According to radar analysis, from around 1:30 a.m. to after 8:00 a.m., extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters is believed to have fallen in various areas, such as Misato Town, Chitto Town in Yatsushiro City, and Kami-Amakusa City in Kumamoto Prefecture, as well as around Nagasaki City in Nagasaki Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency repeatedly issued record-breaking short-term heavy rain information.

In the one hour leading up to 8 a.m., an intense rainfall of 115 millimeters was observed by a rain gauge installed by Kumamoto Prefecture in Kami-Amakusa City.

Due to the rain that has fallen so far, the risk of landslides has become extremely high in Kumamoto Prefecture, as well as in Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Saga, Oita, Yamaguchi, Ishikawa, and also Niigata Prefecture, and there are areas where landslide warning information has been issued.

Also, in northern Kyushu, there are rivers that have exceeded the flood danger level, and flood warnings have been issued for the Midorikawa River, which flows through Kumamoto City and Misato Town.

In Kyushu, there is a risk that extremely heavy rain will continue, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning that a linear rainband may form over Kumamoto Prefecture through the afternoon of the 11th, and over Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, and Miyazaki Prefectures through the morning of the 11th, rapidly increasing the risk of disasters.

The low pressure system is expected to move near the Hokuriku region by the night of the 11th, and since the front will stall from the Sea of Japan side to the Tohoku region through the 12th, heavy rain is also expected in eastern and northern Japan.

The amount of rainfall expected in the 24 hours leading up to the morning of the 12th is as follows: up to 250mm in northern Kyushu, 200mm in Tokai and Shikoku, 180mm in Kinki, 150mm in Kanto-Koshin, 120mm in southern Kyushu and Hokuriku, 100mm in the Chugoku region and Yamaguchi Prefecture, and 80mm in Tohoku.

Please be extremely cautious of landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising or overflowing rivers in northern and southern Kyushu, as well as Yamaguchi Prefecture.

In Kumamoto Prefecture, it is extremely likely that a major disaster has already occurred. Please take actions that will give you the highest possible chance of saving your life.

In addition, caution is needed for landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising or overflowing rivers in eastern and northern Japan.

Kikuchi River, which repeatedly floods The Kikuchi River originates from the outer rim of Mt. Aso, joins with tributaries such as the Hakuma River and Koshi River near the basin spanning Kikuchi City and Yamaga City, and flows from the plains of Tamana City into the Ariake Sea. It is a first-class river with a total length of 71 kilometers.

During the rainy season, floods have occurred repeatedly. In July 1982, there were seven people dead or missing in the basin, and in July 1990, there was one death and damage from flooding to over 2,000 buildings.

Also, in Tamana City, tributaries such as the Hanenokigawa and Konokawa rivers flow through the area, but many of these rivers are narrow, making it easy for the water level to rise rapidly.

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At that time, special heavy rain warnings were also issued for Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures.

Above all, it is important to evacuate to a safe place and protect your life, but it is possible that going outside in the area is already dangerous.

These are points to be cautious of near cliffs, rivers, and low-lying areas.

Are there any cliffs or mountain slopes nearby?

If the rain has not intensified, please evacuate to a sturdy building further away.

However, if the surroundings are still dark or if flooding has already begun and the situation is dangerous, protect yourself by moving to a safer place, such as a higher floor in a nearby building or your home, and to a room away from cliffs or slopes.

Houses located very close to the river may be completely destroyed by the overflowing muddy current.

It is most important to evacuate to a high floor of a sturdy building that is far away.

However, if flooding has already begun, move to a higher floor if possible and take actions that will increase your chances of survival.

There is a risk that the water depth will suddenly increase and cause damage.

When evacuating on foot or by car in poor visibility, there is a risk of falling into gutters or irrigation channels, or even being swept away with your car, so you need to be especially cautious.

If visibility is good and there is no flooding, evacuate to a safe place on higher ground if possible. If visibility is poor and flooding has already begun or the situation is dangerous, move to an upper floor of a nearby tall building. Please choose the method that gives you the highest chance of survival.