TOKYO, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) — Heavy snowfall is predicted Friday within the Kanto-Koshin space with snow additionally prone to fall in Tokyo, the climate company stated Thursday.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) stated a chilly air entrance and low atmospheric strain may mix and see snowfall from Friday morning within the Kanto-Koshin area in japanese and central Japan, with Tokyo’s 23 wards additionally prone to be affected.
Along with the JMA, the transport ministry has warned that the snowy circumstances may disrupt transportation techniques and has suggested drivers to keep away from making pointless journeys as automobiles may get caught on roads.
East Japan Railway Co., in the meantime, has stated that there could possibly be heavy delays or companies canceled because of the snow, with the transport ministry urging folks to remain updated with the newest climate and transport data.
Through 6 a.m. native time on Saturday, central Tokyo may see 5 cm of snow, whereas the encompassing, extra mountainous areas, may see as a lot as 40 cm, climate officers stated.