Western Japan The earthquakes that occurred one after the other have caused huge devastation. The death toll has increased to 48. While many buildings, vehicles and boats have also been damaged. Here, there is an atmosphere of panic among the people due to the possibility of tsunami after the earthquake.
16 people seriously injured in earthquake
Officials said that 48 people have been confirmed dead and 16 others are seriously injured due to the earthquake in Ishikawa, while houses have been extensively damaged. However, the extent of damage caused could not be assessed. Japanese media reports reported that thousands of houses had collapsed. Government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi said 17 people were seriously injured, although he said the death toll was lower despite being aware of the death toll released by the prefecture.
Several earthquakes were felt one after the other in Japan
the officials Earthquake In view of the danger, a warning has been issued on Tuesday and people in some areas have been asked to stay away from their homes. Several tremors were felt one after the other in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture and surrounding areas on Monday afternoon, the largest of which was an earthquake of 7.6 magnitude.
Water, electricity and phone services closed
Water, electricity and phone services are still closed in some areas. Local residents are worried about their destroyed homes and their uncertain future. Miki Kobayashi, a resident of Ishikawa, who was busy clearing debris from around her house, said, “It would seem that the house is just dirty, but it is not so. The walls have collapsed. I don’t think it is fit for living.” He said that his house was also damaged in the 2007 earthquake.
1000 soldiers were sent to earthquake affected areas for rescue operations.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that 1,000 soldiers had been sent to quake-hit areas to speed up rescue efforts. He said, saving people’s lives is our priority. That is why it is important that people trapped in their homes are rescued immediately. While he was speaking, another earthquake of 5.6 magnitude occurred in the Ishikawa region. Fire fighters have completely brought the fire under control in Wajima city. Nuclear regulators said nuclear plants in the region were operating normally. Earlier in March 2011, a major earthquake and tsunami caused a failure at the plant.
Panic due to fear of tsunami, brakes on bullet speed
There is mud on the beaches due to tsunami. The Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a tsunami warning in Ishikawa on Monday, but the warning was withdrawn on Tuesday morning. However, the agency has said that more earthquakes may occur in the region in the next few days. People evacuated from their homes after the earthquake have been given shelter in auditoriums, schools and community centres. Bullet trains were stopped in the area, but almost all services have been restored by Tuesday afternoon. Many parts of the highways have been closed. US President Joe Biden said in a statement that his administration is ready to provide all possible help to the Japanese people.