Satsuma/Osumi region Heavy snow is no longer feared, but be careful of remaining snow[12/24 12:32]
In the Satsuma and Osumi regions, there is no longer a risk of heavy snowfall, but the snow that has fallen so far remains, so caution is required regarding the impact on traffic.
Due to the strong cold air that flowed over southern Kyushu, snow fell in places in the Satsuma and Osumi regions from the night of the 23rd to the morning of the 24th.
On the morning of the 24th, about 10 centimeters of snow had piled up in Makizonocho, Kirishima City. On the morning of the 24th, about 5 trucks were stuck on National Route 447 in Izumi City.
(Truck driver) “I’m at a loss. It’s been stopped since 8 o’clock last night.”
A snowplow was dispatched to the scene and shoveled the snow.
In Oguchi, Isa City, the warehouse was tilted under the weight of the accumulated snow.
(Resident) “When will this melt? I’m worried about my house.”
Also, in the residential area of Mureoka, Kagoshima City, which is located on a hill, about 10 centimeters of snow was piled up on the morning of the 24th.
According to the Japan Meteorological Observatory, there is no longer a risk of heavy snowfall in the Satsuma/Osumi region, but there are areas where the snow that has fallen so far is piled up and roads are frozen, so caution is still required.