Snowstorm in Japan injured more than 1,600 people
On February 16, Japanese media reported snow storms that killed 12 people, injured 1,650 and stopped most of the country's traffic activities.
>>>Large snowstorm in Japan killed eight people
Heavy snowfall in Japan.(Photo: Huu Thang / VNA)
The blizzard accompanied by strong winds during the two weekends covered Tokyo capital, 27cm thick snow.
In Yamanashi City in the Central, snow covered the record of 114cm. Heavy snowfall has forced 2,250 people to evacuate due to fear that thick snow will collapse the roof.
Thousands of cars were also stuck on the streets while at airports, more than 100 flights were canceled. Many trains also have to be postponed.
The Japanese weather forecast agency said snowstorms are moving north and are likely to intensify on February 17.
According to the agency, eastern and northern Japanese provinces should be prepared to deal with heavy snowfall, snowstorm or snowfall.
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