What happened in JapanThe country activated the alert before a possible tsunami after an earthquake was recorded 5.9 magnitudea phenomenon that adds to the flooding due to heavy rains.
According to the announcement made by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the tsunami warning has been activated in the Izu and Ogasawara islands, both located south of the city of Tokyo.
According to local media, the 5.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded during the morning of September 24 (local time)with no reports of deaths or injuries so far.
Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warning on the morning of September 24
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that a 5.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded on September 24 off the coast of the you go to Izu, for which reason it issued an alert for a possible tsunami of up to 1 metro for the area.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a tsunami of about 1000 m was recorded at 8:58 a.m. 50 centimeters high on Hachijo Island.
At 9:11 a.m. a tsunami of about 100 m was recorded. 10 centimeters high on Miyake Island, according to data shared by the same agency.
Japanese authorities recommend that the population Keep away from areas near the sea and rivers. Likewise, alerts have already been issued to ships still in the area.
This tsunami warning followed flooding from heavy rains that ended in the Death of six people and at least 10 missing.
What happened in Japan? Floods were recorded after heavy rains
Heavy rains have hit the center of Japan over the past few days, causing floods and landslides on several streets.
Wajima City, one of the most affected by the earthquake at the beginning of the year, it is one of the regions most affected by floods.
Authorities reported that at least six people died and 10 more are missing. As a protective measure, they ordered the evacuation of more than 60,000 inhabitants.
Tsunami warning for 5.9 magnitude quake adds to flooding after heavy rains in Japan (Especial)
2024-09-24 06:58:34