"At least 35 people have been killed and nearly 400 injured after an extended period of extreme snowfall dumped up to 6.5 feet (about 2 meters) of snow across parts of northern Japan, with authorities now warning that rising temperatures could trigger dangerous avalanches. According to reporting from the A ssociated Press, The Japan Times, and Sky News, the deadly impacts follow roughly two weeks of persistent snow that has overwhelmed infrastructure"
"Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said the fatalities were directly linked to the extreme snowfall. Many of the deaths occurred while people were attempting to clear snow from rooftops and homes-a common but dangerous necessity during heavy snow years in Japan. Several victims reportedly fell from roofs, while others suffered sudden medical emergencies, including heart attacks, during snow removal efforts."
"More than 1,700 homes have been left without electricity, the majority of train lines in affected areas have been suspended, and numerous roads remain blocked. In Aomori City, snowdrifts have buried rail tracks and narrowed streets to the point that emergency vehicles have struggled to reach people in need. "We anticipate some roads might get blocked off, and so we are consulting with services that can help ambulances and fire trucks get through to their destinations,""
At least 35 people have died and nearly 400 have been injured after about two weeks of extreme snowfall dumped up to 2 meters across parts of northern Japan. Authorities warn that rising temperatures could trigger dangerous avalanches as accumulated snow begins melting. Many fatalities occurred during rooftop and home snow removal, including falls and sudden medical emergencies such as heart attacks. More than 1,700 homes lost electricity, most train lines were suspended, and numerous roads remain blocked, hindering emergency response. Medical workers in some areas had to proceed on foot and schools were closed.
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