According to The Asahi Shimbun, Japanese authorities plan to use red and white checkered flags to signal tsunami warnings. When a tsunami alert is issued, lifeguards will wave the flags on the beach or display them on nearby buildings. Upon spotting the checkered flags, visitors should immediately move to higher ground or a designated shelter and follow the lifeguards’ instructions.
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a high likelihood of an earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough in the Pacific Ocean on the 8th. Authorities are raising warning levels and taking extensive measures to prepare for the anticipated disaster. If an earthquake strikes the trough, a tsunami over 10 meters (30 feet) high is expected to affect the Pacific coastline, from the Kanto region to the southwest of Kyushu.
Despite these warnings, crowds still head to beaches across Japan to enjoy summer vacations. Authorities have emphasized that these warnings are the only way to grab the public’s attention and hope the policy will help reduce potential damage.
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