In the north of Japan, 19,000 houses have been cut off, and the authorities have organized evacuation centers.

APA reports that the NHK TV channel reported on this.

According to Hokkaido Electric Power Co., problems with electricity supply are noted in Hokkaido Prefecture, in the cities of Mombetsu (13,500 homes), Oumu (3,000 homes) and Okoppe (2,600 homes).

At the moment, it is not known why the lights went out, authorities have opened temporary accommodation centers for residents.

There are already tens of thousands of people there.

On the island of Hokkaido, heavy snowfall is observed, due to which there are problems with the operation of mobile communications and high-speed trains.