Heavy snowfall across Japan has killed 17 people and injured more than 90 others over the last 10 days, officials said on Monday.
The country’s west coast primarily as well as Hokkaido’s northern region have seen heavy snow recently.
Some areas have seen almost a metre of snowfall in 24 hours, including the town of Oguni in northeastern Yamagata region, local media said.
Japan’s weather agency has warned residents in the affected regions to avoid travel where possible, after cars got stuck on roads in heavy snow.
Government officials said Monday that 17 people have been killed and dozens more injured in the snow since December 17.
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