Japan Meteorological Agency Chief Emphasizes Need to Promote "Linear Rainband Imminent Prediction" Information

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has started issuing "Linear Rainband Imminent Prediction" this year when there's a high possibility of linear rainbands, which cause heavy rain disasters, occurring within three hours. JMA Director-General Nomura stated that it is necessary to promote the dissemination and awareness of this information, as the average time from this prediction to the actual announcement of a linear rainband has been about one hour so far.