Key Facts
• Landslide warnings issued for Tsugaru City, Ajigasawa Town, and Fukaura Town.
• Heavy rain expected in Tsugaru region until the evening of August 8.
• Atmospheric instability caused by strong cold air aloft, leading to continuous heavy rain.
• Thunderstorms and intense rainfall predicted, with hourly precipitation up to 30 mm.
• Total rainfall forecast: 50 mm by 9:00 AM on August 8.
• Meteorological agency urges strict caution against landslides in the Tsugaru region.
Summary
Aomori Prefecture’s Tsugaru City, Ajigasawa Town, and Fukaura Town are under landslide warnings due to heavy rain expected to persist until the evening of August 8. The unstable atmospheric conditions, caused by strong cold air aloft, have resulted in continuous downpours, particularly in the Tsugaru region. Thunderstorms and intense rainfall are anticipated, with hourly precipitation reaching up to 30 mm and a total of 50 mm forecast by 9:00 AM on August 8. The meteorological agency has called for heightened vigilance against landslides in the affected areas.
