Recent heavy snowfall paralyzed transportation across Japan, causing the Takrit County election to be delayed

Takrit County in Japan was recently hit by a severe snowstorm. According to Golden Ten Data, the county accumulated 30 centimeters of snow in just six hours, with some areas experiencing over 40 centimeters, setting a rare severe weather record for this quarter. This weather disaster triggered a chain reaction—local airports announced a complete suspension of flights, and rail and bus systems were paralyzed.

The impact of extreme weather also extended to political life. The voting process for the House of Representatives election in this region was disrupted. The local election commission was forced to delay opening the polling stations by two hours due to snow clearing delays and personnel deployment difficulties. This natural disaster vividly demonstrates the significant impact of severe weather on modern society’s infrastructure and public services.