北海道ほっかいどう 十勝とかち地方ちほうで記録きろく的てきな大雨おおあめ相次あいつぐ 浸水しんすいなど厳重げんじゅう警戒けいかい

Due to the influence of a trough of low pressure accompanied by cold air aloft, atmospheric conditions in Hokkaido have become extremely unstable. In the Tokachi region, it is believed that torrential rain has fallen, and record-breaking short-term heavy rain information has been issued one after another.

The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be extremely cautious about flooding in low-lying areas and rising river levels.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, due to the influence of a trough accompanied by cold air aloft, atmospheric conditions in Hokkaido have become extremely unstable.

After noon, the rain intensified in the Tokachi region, and radar analysis indicated that extremely heavy rain of about 90 to 120 millimeters per hour fell near Ikeda Town, northern Urahoro Town, Toyokoro Town, and the western and central areas of Ashoro Town. As a result, record-breaking short-term heavy rain information was successively issued.

The unstable atmospheric conditions are expected to continue through the night of the 27th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on high alert for flooding in low-lying areas, rising river levels, and landslides.

There is a possibility of road flooding, so please avoid unnecessary travel by car and stay away from swollen rivers.

Also, be aware of severe gusts such as lightning, tornadoes, and hail. If you notice signs of developing cumulonimbus clouds approaching, such as the surroundings suddenly getting dark or a cold wind blowing, make sure to secure your safety immediately by moving into a sturdy building.

The deputy chief of the Ikeda Police Station, located in Ikeda Town where a record-breaking short-term heavy rain advisory was issued, said, The rain started pouring heavily around 2 p.m., and the temperature also dropped rapidly.

After about an hour, the rain started to ease, and as of 3:30 p.m., it has stopped.

There were places where water was overflowing from the drains, but after the rain stopped, it has been draining, they said.

According to the Ikeda Police Station, as of 3:30 p.m., there have been no reports of damage caused by the heavy rain.

Also, a staff member from the General Affairs Division of Urahoro Town said, It started raining around 2 p.m. and it hasnt stopped until now.

Its pouring down with a loud sound, and the thunder has been rumbling continuously, they said.

According to the town, as of 3:30 p.m., there have been no reports of damage caused by the heavy rain, and they are continuing to gather information.

Around 12:40 p.m. on the 27th, video footage taken from a car driving toward Ashoro Town on the Doto Expressway near Misatobetsu, Honbetsu Town, Hokkaido, showed large raindrops hitting the windshield hard, making it difficult to see the road, and puddles had formed on the road surface.

JR Nemuro Line Service Suspended Due to Heavy Rain Between Makubetsu and Shinyoshino According to the JR Hokkaido Kushiro Branch, train operations on the Nemuro Line between Makubetsu and Shinyoshino have been suspended due to heavy rain.

Due to this, two Ozora limited express trains connecting Sapporo and Kushiro were cancelled.

Also, 13 local trains will be suspended or partially suspended.

JR is urging people to check their website and other sources for the latest service updates, as there is a possibility of more train cancellations or delays depending on future weather conditions.