On April 4th at 6:57 PM, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a warning regarding the occurrence of a line-shaped rainband in the northern plains of Miyazaki Prefecture. This region is located on the southeastern coast of Japan’s Kyushu Island. The JMA reported that extremely heavy rain is continuously falling in the same area, prompting them to release information about significant rainfall.
A line-shaped rainband is a meteorological phenomenon where developed cumulonimbus clouds align in a band, leading to intense rainfall in a concentrated area. The agency has indicated that the risk of life-threatening landslides and flooding is rapidly increasing. They are urging residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp