In Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, a landslide killed two people and destroyed about 10 buildings. He made it clear that he would indicate the direction after listening to the opinions of experts.
In Nishime, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, two people died in a landslide that occurred on the 31st of last month, about 10 buildings collapsed, and 20 residents evacuated to hotels.
Tsuruoka City held a briefing for residents on the afternoon of the 3rd, and Mayor Osamu Minagawa said, "We are considering lifting evacuation orders while preventing secondary disasters so that evacuees can return to their homes. We want to respond," he said.
After that, on the 3rd, he explained that the city and prefectural officials were conducting site confirmation work and would soon indicate the direction after hearing the opinions of experts on whether to lift the evacuation order.
On the other hand, residents expressed concerns such as, "I'm worried about the effects of stress on my health as I continue to live as an evacuee," and "I'm worried about when farm work can be resumed." I was.
A man in his 40s who took refuge in a hotel with his family said, "Children are more stressed than parents. I want you to show me the prospects so that I can return as soon as possible."