Japan is suffering from the bitter cold and heavy snowstorms and the extreme weather has already killed five people. In parts of the archipelago, temperatures dropped to a low of minus twelve degrees in some places. Rail and road traffic was badly affected and many roads were slippery.
Thousands of people had to spend the night in train compartments or stations in the western prefectures of Kyoto and Shiga. In addition, motorists stranded on some main roads, local media reported on Thursday. Hundreds of flights had to be cancelled.
Japan is currently experiencing the coldest start of winter of the season so far. Authorities warned residents on the Sea of Japan and the Pacific coast of further snowfall and rough waves.
Source: Krone
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