Level 3 Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued for Yanagawa, Yame and Okawa in Fukuoka

Japanese meteorological authorities issued a level 3 heavy rain warning this Monday (25), specifically targeting the cities of Yanagawa, Yame and Okawa. The measure was announced precisely at 4:12 am local time, indicating the need for immediate attention from residents.

The population of these locations, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, must remain vigilant due to the imminent flooding in lower areas and the risk of a significant increase in the level of the rivers that cross the Chikugo region. The level 3 warning, considered a high level on the Japanese alert scale, guides the population to confirm evacuation routes and prepare for possible risk scenarios, especially more vulnerable groups.

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Cities in Fukuoka Prefecture on alert

Check below the complete list of rain warnings issued for other areas of the province, indicating different levels of danger:

• Fukuoka City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 2
• Omuta City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 3
• Kurume City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 2
• Iizuka City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 2
• Yanagawa City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 3 [Issued]
• Yame City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 3 [Issued]
• Chikugo City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 2
• Okawa City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 3 [Issued]
• City of Buzen: Heavy Rain Warning Level 2
• Ogori City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 2
• Chikushino City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 2
• Ukiha City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 3
• Asakura City: Heavy Rainfall Warning Level 2
• Miyama City: Heavy Rainfall Warning Level 2
• Itoshima City: Heavy Rainfall Warning Level 2
• Shime City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 2
• Toho Village: Heavy Rain Warning Level 2
• Tachiarai City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 2
• Oki City: Heavy Rain Warning Level 2
• Hirokawa City: Heavy Rainfall Warning Level 2
• City of Soeda: Heavy Rain Warning Level 2
• Koge City: Heavy Rainfall Warning Level 2