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Emergency safety order issued for 244 thousand people in Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun
Key Points
- Emergency safety order issued for 244 thousand people in Fukui Prefecture due to Level 5 heavy rain special warning.
- Evacuation order announced for a total of 111 thousand people in 3 provinces and 5 municipalities as of 08:00 AM.
- A total of 355 thousand people came under emergency response, authorities urged evacuation to safe areas.
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244,000 people emergency safety order111,000 people evacuation order3 provinces affected5 municipalities warning
A Level 5 special warning, the highest level, was issued due to heavy rains affecting Japan's Fukui Prefecture. An emergency safety order was issued for approximately 244 thousand citizens living in a total of 3 provinces to protect their lives.
As of 08:00 AM on the same day, an evacuation order (hinan shiji) was also announced for approximately 111 thousand people in 5 municipalities. Authorities urged residents to evacuate to safe areas immediately and act prioritizing their own lives.
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- What level warning was issued in Fukui Prefecture?
- A Level 5 heavy rain special warning (大雨特別警報), the highest level, was issued.
- How many people and from which regions are affected?
- Emergency safety order for 244 thousand people in 3 provinces, evacuation order for 111 thousand people in 5 municipalities.
- What is being asked of citizens?
- They are asked to evacuate to safe areas immediately to protect their lives and prioritize their own safety.
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