Feb 19 (News On Japan) –
Heavy snowfall continued throughout central Japan on February nineteenth, significantly affecting Gifu and Mie prefectures, as a strong chilly wave gripped the area. The New Meishin Expressway in Mie Prefecture noticed important congestion when a truck stalled on the principle lane, resulting in a visitors backup.
Snowfall continued within the Tokai area for a second consecutive day, significantly within the mountainous areas of Gifu. As of 5 a.m., snow accumulation had reached 255 centimeters in Shirakawa Village, 203 centimeters in Kawai, Hida City, 18 centimeters in Inabe, Mie Prefecture, and 14 centimeters in Sekigahara, Gifu Prefecture.
Near Kameyama West Junction on the New Meishin Expressway in Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture, an icy street floor induced a big truck to come back to a halt. Five following autos additionally stopped, leading to a visitors jam stretching as much as two kilometers.
As of 11:30 a.m., sections of the New Meishin Expressway between Yokkaichi Junction and Kameyama West Junction remained closed, in addition to components of the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway between Shin-Yokkaichi Junction and Ohyasu Interchange.
The snowfall additionally impacted rail companies. The Tokaido Shinkansen skilled minor delays of about 10 minutes on trains departing from Nagoya towards Tokyo.
The heavy snow warning for northern Mie Prefecture has been lifted, however snowfall is anticipated to proceed throughout the Tokai area. By 6 a.m. on February twentieth, projected snowfall may attain as much as 50 centimeters in mountainous areas of Gifu, 20 centimeters in lowland areas, and 25 centimeters in Mie. The Meteorological Agency has urged warning relating to heavy snowfall and icy street circumstances.
Source: 東海テレビ NEWS ONE