Drone footage shows devastating aftermath of deadly Japan earthquakes
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Aftershocks continued to jolt Japan on Wednesday as the death toll from a series of strong earthquakes rose to 62, according to the regional government.
Earlier, Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida said rescuers were in a “battle against time” as the toll continued to rise.
A magnitude of 7.6 jolted Japan on Monday afternoon damaging buildings and roads, which also prompted the country to issue tsunami warnings along the coast. The tsunami warnings were later lifted on early Tuesday morning.
More than 300 people are reportedly injured and 20 of them are in serious condition.
Rescue teams struggled in freezing temperatures on Tuesday to reach isolated areas where many people are feared trapped under toppled buildings.
“The search and rescue of those impacted by the quake is a battle against time,” the prime minister said during an emergency disaster meeting.
Nearly 31,800 people are in shelters at the moment as tens of thousands of homes have been destroyed.
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Japan experienced more than 400 tremors until Wednesday morning
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), more than 400 aftershocks have struck the region as of this morning.
The 7.6-magnitude earthquake on New Year’s Day was followed by hundreds of aftershocks, with officials warning these could continue for up to a week.
Some regions in the Noto peninsula, the epicentre of the initial quake, remain cut off due to damaged roads, landslides and large fires.
“To secure the route there, we are to mobilise all the means of transport, not only on the ground but also by aerial and marine transport. We have been making an effort to transfer goods, supplies and personnel there since last night,” prime minister Fumio Kishida said.
Survivors provided with water and blankets as search dogs join rescue teams
Rescue agency officials are distributing water, blankets, food and other supplies today to the survivors of the massive earthquake in Ishikawa.
In some of the earthquake-hit regions, power, water and cell phone service were still down.
“Hardly any of the homes are standing. They are either partially or totally destroyed,” said Masuhiro Izumiya, the mayor of Suzu city.
Search dogs have also joined the rescue efforts besides firefighters and the military. Dozens of people are still believed to be trapped under rubble.
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Japan’s nuclear power plants along the Sea of Japan coast remained largely unscathed from the New Year’s Day earthquake that struck the Noto peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture.
Despite the 7.6 magnitude quake triggering tsunami warnings – that were later lifted — and evacuations in nine prefectures, Japan Times reported, that the incident could renew public concerns about the safety of nuclear power in an earthquake-prone country.
Survivors share heartwrenching stories after quake destroyed their homes
Yasuhiro Kano, a resident of Suzu’s Horyu district, evacuated his mother in time just as his house was collapsing.
His two-story home was destroyed in the earthquake. Since New Year’s Day, he has moved to two shelters but now worries about food and rescue.
“At first I thought the shaking was the usual 4 or 5 on the Japanese seismic scale, but soon the vertical shaking came, and the house collapsed,” the 50-year-old told the Asahi Shimbun newspaper.
“My house has completely collapsed. I don’t know what will happen now. I don’t even know how long it will take to recover. I have nothing but anxiety,” he added.
A British tourist visiting Japan, Emma Ward, told BBC that the quake hit “without warning”. She was on a ski holiday with her group and as the massive tremor struck the region, she took shelter under a table in the cafe.
“The worst part during the earthquake was not knowing how intense it was going to become. It’s a very frightening experience.”
World leaders offer support to Japan after devastating earthquake kills 62
The United States, the UK and Canada offered support to Japan after the major earthquake that has so far killed 62 people.
Joe Biden said in a statement that the United States will provide “any necessary assistance for the Japanese people”.
British prime minister Rishi Sunak said: “We stand ready to support Japan and are monitoring developments closely.”
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau said on X/Twitter: “My thoughts are with the people of Japan following the devastating earthquake. To Japan, our partner and friend: Canada is standing with you, ready to extend a helping hand.”
French president Emmanuel Macron expressed solidarity with Japan, saying that the country can count on France’s support. “Solidarity with Japan which must overcome the consequences of strong earthquakes.
“We share the immense pain of the victims’ families.
“Dear @kishida230, you can count on the support and help of France.”
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Severed road connections make it difficult to reach survivors with aid
There are significant difficulties in accessing the northern Noto peninsula in Japan – the worst-hit quake region – due to severed road connections to Wajima and Suzu, local media reported.
The Ishikawa prefecture’s Noto peninsula was most severely hit in the 7.6-magnitude devastating earthquake.
Roads leading to Noto Airport in Wajima are inaccessible, with extensive cracks exceeding 10 centimetres in depth and over 10 metres in length on the runways, the Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported.
In response, officials are now planning to use sea routes to transport relief supplies to the survivors and rescue teams.
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