18 Jan 2024 | 07:34 AM UTC
Japan: Scheduled water outages to occur in central and southern parts of Okinawa Prefecture through at least evening Jan. 19
Scheduled water outages to affect parts of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, through at least evening Jan. 19. Commercial disruptions likely.
Authorities have announced the suspension of industrial water supply and potential water outages within households in central and southern parts of Okinawa Prefecture through at least the evening of Jan. 19. Affected cities and towns include Itoman, Naha, Nanjo, Nishihara, Tomigusuku, Urasoe, Haebaru, Yaese, and Yonabaru. The outage is due to repair works on a leaking water pipe in Konbu, Uruma City.
Business disruptions are likely, especially for companies that rely on large quantities of municipal water.
Minimize nonessential use of water until supplies normalize. Confirm alternative water supplies for business operations. Prepare for business disruptions in central and southern parts of Okinawa Prefecture through at least evening of Jan. 19. Pressure and water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water.
