heavy snowfall claims 4 lives in Japan

Due to heavy snowfall in Japan, 4 people died in Hokkaido province. 200 people were stranded at the new Chitose Airport, while at least 130 flights were cancelled. It was announced that 517 flights planned on different train lines in Hokkaido were canceled due to weather conditions. Warning of new disruptions in air, land and rail transportation, the Japan Meteorological Agency urged residents in areas affected by snowfall to follow up-to-date transportation information.