The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a dry air advisory for the Iburi and Hidaka regions in Hokkaido as of 1302 hours (local time) on Tuesday (14 April).

The advisory is expected to remain in effect through Tuesday (14 April) and Wednesday (15 April), with similar dry conditions forecast to persist. The advisory indicates that atmospheric conditions across these regions are currently dry, increasing the risk of fire outbreaks and rapid spread of flames.