Emergency Safety Assurance issued for parts of Kushimoto Town, Wakayama, due to flood risk

An "Emergency Safety Assurance" has been issued for sections of Kushimoto Town in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, as the Kii River poses a significant flood risk. The alert, which went into effect at 5 a.m. on June 3, 2026, targets the Furuta, Iwabuchi, Sumiyoshi, Nakaminato, and Koza districts within the town.

The measure affects a total of 755 households, encompassing 1,149 residents, who are being urged to take immediate action to protect their lives. The advisory is a critical step in ensuring the safety of the community as river levels rise and the potential for overflow becomes imminent.

Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have activated emergency protocols. Residents in the affected areas are advised to move to higher ground or designated safe locations and to stay informed through official channels. The issuance of an "Emergency Safety Assurance" signifies a severe threat to life and property, requiring prompt and decisive action from those in its path.