TOKYO, Mar 10 (News On Japan) –
A blast of midwinter-like chilly returned to the Kanto area, bringing uncommon March snowfall as Utsunomiya recorded its heaviest snow in 21 years for the month, whereas snow additionally fell in central Tokyo.
Due to a powerful inflow of chilly air, Utsunomiya recorded 12 centimeters of snowfall as of 9 a.m. on March tenth.
It marked the primary time in 21 years that snowfall in March exceeded 10 centimeters.
A resident within the metropolis mentioned, “It was snowing heavily before I left home this morning, and I thought this is bad. I thought the last snowfall had already marked the end of winter this year, but I didn’t expect it to snow again.”
As of 11:30 a.m., a heavy snow warning remained in impact for Tochigi Prefecture.
Snow was additionally noticed in central Tokyo, elevating issues that accumulation might happen even inside the capital’s 23 wards.
Authorities are urging folks to stay cautious of icy roads and attainable transportation disruptions.
Source: FNN