On the morning of October 23, 2023, the city of Satsumasendai, located in Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan, issued an evacuation order for 951 households, totaling 1,401 residents in the Shimoshima area. This decision was made due to heightened risks of landslides, which can be triggered by heavy rainfall or unstable ground conditions.
The evacuation order is classified as a Level 4 alert on Japan’s five-tier warning system, which advises residents to evacuate from dangerous areas. This level indicates a significant threat to safety, prompting local authorities to take proactive measures to protect the population.
Residents are encouraged to seek safety in designated evacuation centers or other secure locations until the risk subsides. Local government officials are closely monitoring the situation and providing updates as necessary.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp