Northern Hokkaido in Japan was hit by a record-breaking heavy rainfall. The precipitation has triggered extensive warnings from government officials and weather services, urgently calling residents to remain cautious. The situation is currently under evaluation and emergency services are on standby to provide assistance in case of flooding or other related incidents.

In Japan, such heavy rainfall often leads to high risk of landslides and floods. Hence, the Japanese populace stays extremely vigilant about weather warnings and are prepared for evacuation procedures. There's also a strong civic sense of responsibility, where neighbors often help each other during the challenging times such crisis could bring.

Parallel to Japan's practice, the US and EU also take extreme weather conditions seriously. Warnings are issued by government bodies and emphasis is placed on preparation for such events. However, the rapid response and comprehensive disaster preparedness seen in Japan is often lauded as a model to learn from.