On February 3, 2026, Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures in Japan were hit by record-breaking historic blizzards, resulting in 17 fatalities and 249 injuries. The disaster triggered a chain reaction of problems including collapsed houses, complete transportation paralysis, and power outages. Japan’s meteorological agency indicated that this extreme snowfall may be closely linked to abnormal atmospheric circulation patterns caused by climate change.
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