Level 5 landslide emergency warning for the northern Izu Islands; Oshima Town named
At 2:54 p.m., the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 sediment-disaster emergency warning for Tokyo’s northern Izu Islands. Oshima Town is named as the affected area. An emergency warning means the area faces a once-in-decades-class, extremely dangerous situation. Residents and travelers on the island should check official updates, stay away from slopes and streams, and put safety first.
