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Japan: Snowstorm: 2014/12/14 Country Information on DRR

Period 2014/12/14
Country or District Japan
Event Type Snowstorm
Outline 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.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact 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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Cabinet Office 2014/12/19
Report of Cabinet Office as at 17:00, 19 December 2014

Cabinet Office 2014/12/18
Report of Cabinet Office as at 17:00, 18 December 2014