Record-breaking Snowfall in Japan Causes 30 Fatalities
• Record snowfall in Japan has caused 30 deaths in the last two weeks.
• The Japanese government has deployed troops to help with snow removal, especially for the elderly.
• Authorities are warning of avalanches and snow falling from rooftops due to the extreme snowfall.
Japan snowfall causes 30 fatalities in two weeks
Record-breaking snowfall in Japan has led to tragic consequences, with 30 fatalities reported in the past two weeks. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency confirmed that the unprecedented snow volumes, in some areas exceeding double the usual amounts, are to blame. A lingering cold air mass originating from the Arctic is the primary cause of this extreme weather event.
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