Скачать или смотреть Chaos in Japan Today! Super Blizzard Causing Homes, Cars Burying Several Meters in Hokkaido

Due to the severe weather, a total of 341 elementary and junior high schools and elementary and junior high schools were temporarily closed. In response to snowdrifts and other issues, Sapporo City is urgently conducting snow removal operations, focusing on areas where road conditions have deteriorated. Transportation services are also experiencing disruptions. 295 JR trains have been suspended, including 28 express trains and 66 rapid airport trains. 91 flights departing and arriving at New Chitose Airport were canceled, leaving the airport crowded with people rushing to complete procedures. blizzard caused a dangerous "whiteout" on Sapporo's roads, reducing visibility. Around 8:00 AM, visibility was so poor on roads in Sapporo's Chuo Ward that drivers could barely see the brake lights of cars ahead, making it difficult to even recognize pedestrians. In cities like Yubari and Iwamizawa winds can reach 20 meters per second. Snow carried by the wind forms deposits that interfere with the movement of vehicles and pedestrians. Local teams are monitoring the situation to ensure public safety. In Iwamizawa and Bibai the wind and snow pattern is repeated throughout the dawn and morning. Visibility fluctuates depending on the intensity of the gusts. Residents follow guidelines to protect property and vehicles.


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