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Level 5 heavy rain special warning issued for Fukui: seek safety immediately
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福井県にレベル5大雨特別警報 直ちに身の安全を確保

Level 5 heavy rain special warning issued for Fukui: seek safety immediately

2026年8月30日午前4時半ごろ、気象庁きしょうちょうは福井県ふくいけんにレベル5レベルごの大雨特別警報おおあめとくべつけいほうを発表しました。対象は福井市、大野市おおのし、勝山市かつやましです。

Around 4:30 a.m. on 30 August 2026, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 heavy rain special warning for Fukui Prefecture. The areas covered are Fukui City, Ono City and Katsuyama City.

レベル5レベルごは最も高い警報で、「すでに災害さいがいが発生している可能性が極めて高い」状態を意味します。気象庁は「直ちに身の安全みのあんぜんを確保してください」と呼びかけました。一部の地域では3時間で100ミリを超える猛烈な雨もうれつなあめを観測しています。

Level 5 is the highest warning level, meaning “the possibility that a disaster has already occurred is extremely high.” The agency urged people to “secure their personal safety immediately.” Some areas have recorded torrential rain exceeding 100 mm in three hours.

河川かせんの氾濫はんらんや土砂災害どしゃさいがいの危険が高まっています。低い土地では浸水しんすいの恐れもあります。住民は避難所ひなんじょへの避難ひなんを検討し、安全な場所へ移動するよう求められています。

The risk of river flooding and landslides is rising. Low-lying areas may also face inundation. Residents are urged to consider evacuating to shelters and move to safe places.

気象庁は今後も大雨おおあめが続く可能性があるとして、最新情報さいしんじょうほうに注意するよう求めています。命を守る行動を最優先にしてください。

The Meteorological Agency says heavy rain may continue and urges people to check the latest information. Please prioritize actions that protect lives.

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Frequently asked questions

What does レベル5大雨特別警報 mean?

This is Japan's highest warning level for heavy rain. This means that "a disaster has a very high possibility of happening", people must immediately protect their lives, not wait any longer.

What should you do when there is a level 5 warning?

Immediately move to a high, safe place, or to an evacuation site. Don't go out if not necessary. Follow the latest information from television stations and the Meteorological Department.

Where is 福井県 located?

Fukui Prefecture is located in the Hokuriku region, western Japan, near the Sea of Japan. This is an area often affected by heavy rain and heavy snow.

Source: Reading exercises compiled by JNews

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