At Least 35 Dead and Almost 400 Injured as 6.5 Feet of Snow Hits Japan

[Paco Dennis]

• At least 35 people have been killed and nearly 400 injured, as a huge winter storm has dumped 6.5 feet of snow onto some regions of Japan
• 1,700 homes have also been left without electricity, the majority of train lines have been halted, and there are numerous road closures, the prefecture [governor] of the region of Aomori said, per the Associated Press
• Authorities are also warning of impending avalanches in some regions as temperature increases cause the snow to melt, as reported by multiple outlets

At Least 35 Dead and Almost 400 Injured as 6.5 Feet of Snow Hits Japan, with Authorities Warning of Impending Avalanches

 

[Paladin1950]

Suddenly I feel like I have no reason to complain about our New York winter this year.

 

[IrishEyes]

I hope they can get to all quickly, so hard to imagine being in that, not sure I want to.

 

[WhatInThe]

Stunning pictures. The avalanches seem to be the biggest worry

RIP those lost and best wishes to those in the extreme conditions