Inundation-affected areas Rapid cold down Miyagi Osaki Oct. 16 14:09
In Kashimadai, Osaki City, downstream of Ogo Town, Miyagi Prefecture, where the bank of the Yoshida River broke down and flooded, houses are still flooded over a wide area. Approximately 150 people are living in evacuation shelters, but it has cooled rapidly since the morning of the 16th, and countermeasures against the cold are an issue.
According to Osaki City, at least 600 houses were flooded around Kashimadai, and a large area is still inundated.
At the gymnasium of the former Kashimadai 2nd Elementary School, about 150 people are living in the evacuation area, but the temperature in the morning of the 16th has cooled down to 5 degrees.
There are only 2cm thick mats on the floor of the gymnasium, and the evacuated people have left the night in severe cold, so some elderly people who go to the hospital out of physical condition It means that it is out.
Osaki City will distribute 400 additional blankets on the 16th because it is expected that the cold days will continue after this.
Mr. Isao Ujiie (79) from Kashimadai, Osaki City, said, “Because only one mat is laid on the floor, it is cold and the body is not resting.
In addition, Kazuki Akama (38) said, “I didn't expect it to be so long, so I only have a few to wear.