Japan today (25th) ushered in the strongest cold current in winter. Rare low temperature and heavy snowfall occurred in the western and northern regions, seriously affecting road traffic and flights, causing many highways to be suspended and driving trapped in cars.

(AFP)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] Japan today (25th) ushered in the strongest cold current in winter. Rare low temperature and heavy snowfall occurred in the western and northern regions, which seriously affected road traffic and flights. , and at least 300 domestic flights were suspended.

According to "NHK" today's report, the Japan Meteorological Agency stated that due to the influence of unusually strong cold air, heavy snow fell in the western and northern areas on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and even snow accumulated in areas that usually have little snow.

Starting this morning, the country has turned into severe cold, with the lowest temperature falling below freezing point, and the temperature will drop again on the 26th.

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The heavy snow also greatly affected the traffic. As of 6:00 pm local time, a total of 485 domestic flights in Japan were forced to cancel, and some flights were canceled until the 26th; for the Shinkansen, JR East announced that the Yamagata Shinkansen will be suspended all day on the 25th. , trains on some routes will be delayed.

On the highway, a large number of vehicles were trapped on the Shin-Meishin Expressway connecting Mie Prefecture and Hyogo Prefecture, and snow plows could not enter the main road, so snow removal could only be done manually.

The Central Nippon Expressway Company (NEXCO Central Japan), which is in charge of the operation of this section, has distributed supplies such as drinking water and portable toilets to the trapped drivers, and hastened to clear the snow at the exit and on the road.

Japan today (25th) ushered in the strongest cold current in winter, and rare low-temperature and heavy snowfall occurred in the western and northern regions, which seriously affected road traffic and caused road traffic jams.

(Mid League)

Japan today (25th) ushered in the strongest cold current in winter. The western and northern regions experienced rare low-temperature heavy snow, which seriously affected traffic. JR East Japan announced that the Yamagata Shinkansen will be suspended all day on the 25th, and some trains will also be delayed.

(AFP)