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Japan: Cold Wave: 2021/01/07 Country Information on DRR

Period 2021/01/07
Country or District Japan
Event Type Cold Wave
Outline Japan, especially the Sea of Japan coastal area, has been hit by severe snow storms since 7 January 2021, causing snow-related accidents and traffic disruptions. The snowfall in the Hokuriku region is more than double the average expected for this time of year.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others
Cabinet Office 2021/02/22
Dead: 35
Seriously injured: 61
Slightly injured: 314
Totally damaged houses: 1
Halfly damaged houses: 2
Partially damaged houses: 297
Houses inundated above floor level: 2
Houses inundated below floor level: 18
Cabinet Office 2021/01/14
Dead: 21
Missing: 0
Seriously injured: 43
Slightly injured: 288
unknown: 7
Totally damaged houses: 2
Halfly damaged houses: 1
Partially damaged houses: 259
Houses inundated above floor level: 1
Houses inundated below floor level: 18
Cabinet Office 2021/01/12
Dead: 6
Missing: 0
Seriously injured: 20
Slightly injured: 228
unknown: 6
Totally damaged houses: 0
Halfly damaged houses: 1
Partially damaged houses: 243
Houses inundated above floor level: 1
Houses inundated below floor level: 9
Cabinet Office 2021/01/11
Dead: 5
Missing: 0
Seriously injured: 18
Slightly injured: 207
unknown: 1
Totally damaged houses: 0
Halfly damaged houses: 1
Partially damaged houses: 243
Houses inundated above floor level: 0
Houses inundated below floor level: 4

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Report/Articles

Cabinet Office 2021/02/22
Report of Cabinet Office as at 15:00, 22 February 2021

Cabinet Office 2021/01/14
Report of Cabinet Office as at 13:00, 14 January 2021

Cabinet Office 2021/01/12
Report of Cabinet Office as at 07:00, 12 January 2021

Cabinet Office 2021/01/11
Report of Cabinet Office as at 08:00, 11 January 2021