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Japan:Snowstorm:2014/12/14

Duration2014/12/14 At least two people have died in snow-related incidents since heavy snowfall and blizzards brought harsh conditions to central and northern Japan since 14 December 2014. A rapidly developing low pressure system has also caused storm surges in coastal Hokkaido.
Country or DistrictJapan
NameSnowstorm

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Personal Injury Material Damage Others
Cabinet Office 2014/12/19
Killed: 5
Seriously injured: 13
Slightly injured: 18

Half collapsed houses: 1
Partially damaged houses: 68
Inundation above floor level:16
Inundation below floor level: 6
Nonresidential buildings: 5



Cabinet Office 2014/12/18
Killed: 2
Seriously injured: 9
Slightly injured: 13

Half collapsed houses: 1
Partially damaged houses: 66
Inundation above floor level:16
Inundation below floor level: 6
Nonresidential buildings: 2



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