The result of heavy snowfall, which has been effective for about a week in different parts of the country, especially in the Niigata, Yamagata and Aomori provinces of Japan, has become heavier.
According to the information received from the Japan Disaster Management Agency, the number of people who lost their lives in accidents that occurred during snowfall, icing and snow plows increased to 17.
While it was announced that at least 90 people were injured in the accidents, it was announced that last week, snowfall was three times the seasonal average in many regions in northeastern Japan.
It was stated that the failed train and plane services returned to normal as of yesterday, and as of yesterday, electricity was supplied to approximately 20 thousand households that had a power outage.