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NHK
2 days ago
- Climate
- NHK
More of Kumamoto facing heavy rain emergency warning
Weather authorities have expanded the scope of a heavy rain emergency warning -- the highest level -- in place for Kumamoto Prefecture. Officials say serious flooding may have already occurred. The Japan Meteorological Agency added Uki city, Yatsushiro city and Hikawa town to its warning list at 5:25 a.m. on Monday. The warning is still in effect for Tamana City and Nagasu Town. The agency says warm, moist air flowing into a rain front is bringing record rainfall to the prefecture. Bands of heavy rain clouds over the prefecture triggered a warning of significant rainfall. The agency says the heavy rain emergency warning could be issued for more areas in the coming hours. It has called on people in the surrounding areas to do everything they can to protect themselves. It has warned people to be careful when evacuating as it is dark outside.
NHK
2 days ago
- Climate
- NHK
Heavy rain emergency warning issued for Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning for Tamana City and Nagasu Town in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto at 0:20 a.m. on Monday -- the highest level on its five-tier scale. It is extremely likely that serious flood-related disasters have already occurred in the area. They are urging people to take immediate action to protect themselves. If it is too dangerous to reach a designated evacuation site, the agency advises taking shelter inside sturdy buildings and staying on the second floor or higher in rooms away from cliffs and slopes.
NHK
5 days ago
- Climate
- NHK
Heavy rain emergency warning issued for Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning for the city of Kirishima in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima at 5 a.m. on Friday. It is extremely likely that serious rain-triggered disasters, such as landslides, have already occurred in the city. Agency officials are urging people to take actions that could raise their chances of survival. They say people should take shelter inside nearby sturdy buildings if moving to designated evacuation sites is too dangerous. They are also advising people that if going outside is risky, they should stay on the second or higher floors, and also in rooms away from cliffs and slopes.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Greg Abbott Was Asked Who's To Blame For The Texas Floods, And His Response Is Going Viral For Being "Tone-Deaf" And "Insane"
Central Texas is continuing to deal with the devastating fallout of massive flash floods as deaths continue to mount, and at least 173 people remain missing. Related: Since Friday, the media and citizens across the country have demanded answers as to why there was not a county-wide siren system in place to warn Texans of the flood, which could have potentially saved lives. According to AP News, Kerr County's top elected official said that the county had considered implementing a tornado-like siren for floods years ago. Still, the idea never came to fruition due to costs. "We've looked into it public reeled at the cost," Judge Rob Kelly said. On Fox News, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick also admitted that flood warnings were issued via text for those who "signed up," forcing some residents to warn each other. "There were alert warnings that went out, we believe, by the locals. But if you were a resident and you signed up for it, you got it. But, if you happen to be a stranger who just came in for the Fourth of July weekend, you might not have had that [warning]." Well, Texas Governor Greg Abbott was confronted directly by a reporter who asked him who was to blame for the tragedy, and his comments are going viral: Abbott: You ask, I'm going to use your words: Who's to blame? Know this. That's the word choice of losers. Let me explain one thing about Texas. Every square inch of our state cares about football. Every football team makes mistakes. The losing teams are the ones who try to… — Acyn (@Acyn) July 8, 2025 CNN / Twitter: @Acyn Related: "You ask, I'm going to use your words: 'Who's to blame?' Know this. That's the word choice of losers." "Let me explain one thing about Texas. And that is, Texas, every square inch of our state cares about football. You can be in Hunt, Texas, Huntsville, Texas, Houston, Texas, any size community, they care about football. High school Friday night lights, college football, or pro." Related: "Every football team makes mistakes. The losing teams are the ones who try to point out who is to blame. The championship teams are the ones who say, 'Don't worry about it, man, we got this.' We're going to make sure that we go score again and we're gonna win this game. The way winners talk is not to point fingers. They talk about solutions." In response to the clip, people have been ripping into Abbott for his "callousness" during a tragedy. "You don't get to play the 'everyone makes mistakes' card when this was avoidable," another person wrote. "Nothing says strong leadership like using a football analogy to downplay the death of dozens of children," this person wrote. Related: This person pointed out the Texas government's unwillingness to use budget money on a siren alert system. "Calling people losers for wanting answers and making a fucking football analogy when 100+ people are dead and 160+ are missing is insane. Fuck him and his wannabe tr*mp ass," this person wrote. This user called Abbott's analogy "tone-deaf." What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below. Also in In the News: Also in In the News: Also in In the News:
