Japan is battling its worst winter storm this year, with heavy snowfall since late January 2026 claiming 45 lives and injuring over 500 people. Coastal regions along the Sea of Japan saw the worst impacts, while rare snow blanketed Tokyo – a metropolis more accustomed to neon lights than whiteouts. 🌆➡️❄️
Emergency crews are working around the clock to clear roads and restore power to thousands of households. Many victims were elderly residents caught in collapsed homes or accidents on icy streets. "This is the heaviest snow I've seen in decades," said 68-year-old Osaka resident Hiro Tanaka.
The storms have:
Paralyzed transportation networks 🚆✈️
Forced 300+ businesses to temporarily close 💼
Disrupted supply chains for tech manufacturers 🖥️
Meteorologists warn climate change could make such extreme weather more frequent. As global temperatures rise, the contrast between cold air masses and warmer seas may intensify winter storms – a phenomenon scientists call the "Japan Snow Paradox." 🌡️🔍
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