“이제껏 경험해본 적 없는 비”…일, 최고 수준 ‘레벨5 폭우 경보’ 또 발령

This is the most intense rainfall ever experienced in Japan. The situation is dire and people are urged to secure their safety immediately. On May 30, the Japanese Meteorological Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport convened a press conference to give a dire warning. In the Hokuriku region of Fukushima, Ohno, and Gassanami cities, a "Level 5 Special Heavy Rain Warning" was issued.

As of 10:30 AM today, 300,261 residents in these areas were ordered to secure immediate safety. This is the highest level of warning, indicating not only a disaster that may have already occurred but also a life-threatening emergency. The agency also mentioned the possibility of issuing another "Level 5 Heavy Rain Special Warning" for other areas.

They emphasized that seeking safety after the warning is issued would be too late. While the heavy rain has slowed down, the situation is still critical.