Storm and flood-related hazard maps

In June 2022, the City of Nagoya introduced new hazard maps for storm and flood-related disasters. These maps feature information on the extent of flooding, flood depth, and how long an area is estimated to remain inundated, along with information on designated emergency assembly points where you can initially evacuate to protect yourself from the immediate danger of the disaster.

The maps are published in Japanese on the City of Nagoya website, but if you can recognize some key expressions, you will be able to get useful information from the map that could save your life and the lives of those around you. Make time to study the hazard maps for your home, school, or workplace, and help yourself to be prepared for when an emergency arises.

Types of storm and flood-related hazard maps

Look for the following keys and expressions on the maps to help you assess the risk for your area.

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浸水の目安

shinsui no meyasu (inundation depth reference)

～階 浸水

[number] kai shinsui (inundation of [number] floor)

以上

～ijō (more than ～; over ～)

未満

～miman (less than ～; under ～)

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浸水深

shinsuishin (inundation depth)

以上

～ijō (more than ～; over ～)

未満

～miman (less than ～; under ～)

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浸水継続時間図

shinsui keizoku jikan zu (chart showing duration of inundation)

浸水深0.5m以上が継続する時間

shinsuishin 0.5m ijō ga keizoku suru jikan (duration of inundation of 0.5m or more)

～時間

～ jikan (~ hour/s)

12時間未満

12 jikan miman (less than 12 hours)

～日

～ nichi / ～ ka (~ day/s)

12時間～1日未満

12 jikan kara ichinichi miman (between 12 hours and 1 day [24 hours])

1日～3日未満

ichinichi kara mikka miman (between 1 day and 3 days)

～週間

～ shūkan (~ week/s)

3日～1週間未満

mikka kara isshūkan miman (between 3 days and 1 week)

1週間～2週間未満

isshūkan kara nishūkan miman (between 1 and 2 weeks)

2週間以上

nishūkan ijō (more than 2 weeks)

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