Transfer Of Gifu Carp Heralds Winter's Arrival

Transfer of Gifu carp heralds winter's arrival

People in the central Japanese prefecture of Gifu have moved about 1,000 ornamental carp from a river where snow is usually dumped during the winter to a pond.

About 30 people participated in the annual event in Hida City's Furukawa Town on Sunday. Officials from a local tourism association and volunteers were among them.

Multilingual Hotlines Available In Gifu, Nagano

Multilingual hotlines available in Gifu, Nagano

Authorities in rain-hit Nagano and Gifu prefectures are offering multilingual consultation services for foreigners visiting or living in Japan.

In Nagano Prefecture, the Nagano Prefecture Intercultural Consultation Center is offering telephone consultations free of charge in 15 languages.

Continued Caution Urged For Gifu, Nagano

Continued caution urged for Gifu, Nagano

Torrential rains are swamping parts of Japan. The extreme wet weather has moved into the central and eastern part of the country, after causing widespread damage in the southwestern region of Kyushu. More than 55 people have died, and over 15 others are missing.

The Meteorological Agency has switched a heavy rain emergency warning for Gifu and Nagano prefectures to a warning. But officials are telling residents to stay vigilant as the water is still rising in local rivers.

Officials Urge Continued Caution For Gifu, Nagano

Officials urge continued caution for Gifu, Nagano

The heavy rain that's been swamping the southwestern region of Kyushu has now extended into the central and eastern part of the country. The Meteorological Agency has switched a heavy rain emergency warning for Gifu and Nagano prefectures to a warning. But officials are telling residents to continue to watch out as the water is still rising in local rivers.

The areas are experiencing rainfall that hasn't been seen in several decades. Officials say the average rainfall for the month of July has already been exceeded.

Emergency Warning For Parts Of Gifu, Nagano

Emergency warning for parts of Gifu, Nagano

The torrential rain swamping Kyushu has now hit central and eastern parts of the Japanese archipelago. Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a heavy rain emergency warning for parts of Gifu and Nagano prefectures. The warning is the highest level of alert on the agency's scale. The areas are experiencing rainfall that hasn't been seen in several decades.

Nakamoto Yoshihisa at the Japan Meteorological Agency told reporters, "Cities and towns that have issued emergency warnings are experiencing unprecedented heavy rain. It's highly likely that some kind of disaster, such as landslides or flooding, has already occurred in landslide disaster caution zones and flood forecast zones. The situation is equivalent to the highest alert level 5. It is high time for people in affected areas be on alert and take every measure to protect their lives."

Rain Emergency Warning For Parts Of Gifu, Nagano

Rain emergency warning for parts of Gifu, Nagano

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a heavy rain emergency warning for parts of Gifu and Nagano prefectures in the central part of the country. The warning is the highest level of alert on the agency's scale.

The areas are experiencing rainfall that has not been seen in several decades. Agency officials say serious damage from flooding and landslides is likely.