According to Japanese media reports, Japan has recently experienced its strongest cold wave since the onset of winter, with heavy snowfall resulting in at least four deaths and 26 injuries.
On Jan. 25, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued multiple "significant snowfall" warnings for Ishikawa and Tottori prefectures. Reports indicated that within six hours leading up to 6 am on Jan. 25, snowfall reached 37 centimeters, the highest recorded since statistics began in 1997. By 9 am on Jan. 25, the snow depth in Kanazawa City had reached 64 centimeters, exceeding the average accumulated snowfall for the same period in previous years by nine times.
The report further stated that the heavy snowfall, which began on the 20th, has caused at least four deaths and 26 injuries during snow removal efforts. According to the Fire Department, there was one death each in Uonuma City and Sado City in Niigata Prefecture, and two deaths in Nagaoka City.
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned the public to be cautious of significant transportation disruptions and to avoid going out unless necessary.
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