Death toll from heavy snowfall in Japan rises to 46
Summary
Heavy snowfall in northern Japan has caused 46 deaths and injured 558 people, with severe snow accumulation and traffic disruptions reported.
Key Points
- Heavy snowfall in Japan has resulted in 46 deaths.
- 558 others have been injured due to the snowfall.
- Northern communities have been buried and traffic disrupted along the Sea of Japan coast.
- Aomori residents are facing over 1.3 meters of snow on the ground.
