Level 4 landslide danger warning issued for Kashiwazaki and Kariwa, Niigata – Japan Meteorological Agency (October 31, 2026)

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a Level 4 landslide danger warning for the cities of Kashiwazaki and the village of Kariwa in Niigata Prefecture. The agency says the risk of landslides that could endanger lives has increased, and strict vigilance is required. A Level 4 warning serves as a guide for local governments when they issue evacuation orders. Residents in landslide-prone areas are urged to check evacuation information from their local authorities.

• Covers Kashiwazaki and Kariwa in Niigata
• Level 4 is a guide for evacuation orders
• Early evacuation advised even without an order

気象庁は新潟県柏崎市と刈羽村に「レベル4土砂災害危険警報」を発表しました。 　命に危険を及ぼす土砂災害の恐れが高まっていて、厳重な警戒が必要です。 　レベル4の危険警報は、自治体が避難指示を発令する目安となる情報です。 　土砂災害警戒区域などにいる人は自治体からの避難情報を確認して下さい。 　避難指示が発令されていなくても、気象庁のキキクルなどを確認し早めの避難を心掛けて下さい。 [テレ朝NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp