At least six killed in Japan after floods hit quake-stricken Noto Peninsula
5 months, 3 weeks ago

At least six killed in Japan after floods hit quake-stricken Noto Peninsula

Al Jazeera  

Record rain inundated the area, which was still rebuilding following January’s 7.5 magnitude quake. At least six people have been confirmed dead on Japan’s Noto Peninsula after floods struck an area still recovering from a major earthquake nine months ago. Heavy rain pounded the area over the weekend, with more than 540 millimetres of rain recorded in the city of Wajima over 72 hours, the heaviest continuous rain since comparative data became available. The Japan Times and public broadcaster NHK said six people had been killed – five in Wajima and one in nearby Suzu. “This is heavy rain in the region that suffered massive damage by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

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Landslides and flash floods kill at least 16 on Indonesia’s Java Island
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Landslides and flash floods kill at least 16 on Indonesia’s Java Island

Al Jazeera  

Authorities warn that heavy rain is expected to continue for several days as they search for missing people. At least 16 people have been killed and 10 injured as a landslide struck Indonesia’s Central Java province, government authorities said. ‘Time limited’ Doni Prakoso, police chief in Pekalongan, told local broadcaster Metro TV, that rescue workers were trying to find at …

Tsunami alert after 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan
2 months ago

Tsunami alert after 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan

Daily Mail  

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country's Meteorological Agency said Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the advisory for tsunami waves of up to one meter, adding that it rated the quake as a lower five on the Japanese seismic scale of seven. Fears about the nuclear power plants in Sendai and …

A fearful New Year in temporary homes after Japan quake
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A fearful New Year in temporary homes after Japan quake

Raw Story  

by Hiroshi HIYAMA Before the earthquake changed everything, 83-year-old Sueko Naka from Japan's remote Noto Peninsula wished to live out her life at home, watched over by an altar to her ancestors. "When I imagine I might die here, I can't sleep well," Naka told AFP among her minimal belongings in the newly-built dwelling in the city of Wajima. AFP …

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolts Japan's Noto region
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolts Japan's Noto region

India TV News  

A massive earthquake struck Japan's north-central region of Noto on late Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a magnitude 6.4 quake struck just off the western coast of the Noto Peninsula at a depth of 10 km. Earlier on January 1, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region, killing more than 370 people and damaging roads and other infrastructure. …

Seven dead in Japan flooding as search for missing continues in quake-hit Noto peninsula
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Seven dead in Japan flooding as search for missing continues in quake-hit Noto peninsula

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Debris is seen piled by a house along the Tsukada River As of Monday afternoon, …

Death toll rises to 6 after heavy rain pounds Japan's Ishikawa
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Death toll rises to 6 after heavy rain pounds Japan's Ishikawa

China Daily  

TOKYO -- Unprecedented rainfall has left six people dead in Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, with 10 remaining unaccounted for as rescue work continued, local media reported. Another two elderly women were found dead on Saturday, buried under mud and debris, according to public broadcaster NHK, citing information from local police. Authorities are still searching for two people, one in Noto Town …

Death toll rises to 6 after heavy rain pounds Japan's Ishikawa
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Death toll rises to 6 after heavy rain pounds Japan's Ishikawa

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-23 10:07 TOKYO -- Unprecedented rainfall has left six people dead in Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, with 10 remaining unaccounted for as rescue work continued, local media reported. Another two elderly women were found dead on Saturday, buried under mud and debris, according to public broadcaster NHK, citing information from local police. Authorities are still searching for two …

Japan orders mass evacuation as heavy rain lashes region recovering from earthquake
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan orders mass evacuation as heavy rain lashes region recovering from earthquake

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least one person was …

Japan: Thousands to be evacuated as heavy rain triggers floods in quake-hit area
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan: Thousands to be evacuated as heavy rain triggers floods in quake-hit area

Hindustan Times  

Japanese authorities told tens of thousands of people to evacuate the quake-hit region of Ishikawa on Saturday as "unprecedented" rains triggered floods and landslides. Japanese authorities told tens of thousands of people to evacuate the quake-hit region of Ishikawa on September 21 as heavy rain caused flooding, with one person unaccounted for, officials said. The areas under the warning were …

Heavy rain pounds northcentral Japan which is still recovering from deadly quake
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rain pounds northcentral Japan which is still recovering from deadly quake

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Heavy rain pounded Japan’s northcentral …

Record rainfall douse central Japan, killing at least one
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Record rainfall douse central Japan, killing at least one

ABC  

Record rainfall in central Japan's Noto region has killed at least one person, prompted evacuation orders for tens of thousands and caused blackouts for more than 6,000 households. The areas under the warning were seeing "heavy rain of unprecedented levels", JMA forecaster Satoshi Sugimoto told reporters, adding "it is a situation in which you have to secure your safety immediately". …

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 200 in a deadly week across Asia
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 200 in a deadly week across Asia

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Heavy rains sent torrents of mud and water through tea estates and villages in Kerala state in southern India …

Record rainfall sees thousands evacuated in northern Japan as flooding kills two people and displaces thousands
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Record rainfall sees thousands evacuated in northern Japan as flooding kills two people and displaces thousands

ABC  

Record heavy rain has forced the evacuation of thousands of people across parts of northern Japan and killed at least two people, as rivers burst their banks washing away bridges and cars. In Yamagata, where two rivers burst their banks, one police officer in his 20s who had been searching for a missing person was found "submerged" and later confirmed …

Earthquakes shake area near Japan's Ishikawa region hit by January 1, fatal disaster, but no tsunami
9 months, 1 week ago

Earthquakes shake area near Japan's Ishikawa region hit by January 1, fatal disaster, but no tsunami

India TV News  

Strong earthquakes early on Monday hit Japan's north-central region of Ishikawa that was hit on January 1 by a fatal quake. Most public transportation services were operating normally, said the West Japan Railway Co. No abnormalities were found at two nearby nuclear power plants, stated the Nuclear Regulation Authority after the tremors. One of them, the Shika plant on the …

Earthquakes in north-central Japan collapse 5 homes that were damaged in deadly January quake
9 months, 1 week ago

Earthquakes in north-central Japan collapse 5 homes that were damaged in deadly January quake

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Earthquakes early Monday again struck Japan’s north-central region of Ishikawa, still recovering from the destruction left by a powerful quake on Jan. 1, but the latest shaking caused no major damage. A magnitude 5.9 temblor on the northern top of the Noto Peninsula was followed minutes later by a 4.8 and then several smaller quakes within the next …

Indonesia: Flash floods in Sumatra kills 37 people, over dozen missing
10 months ago

Indonesia: Flash floods in Sumatra kills 37 people, over dozen missing

India TV News  

Indonesia's Sumatra island witnesses flash floods that killed at least 37 people while more than a dozen others went missing. According to National Disaster Management Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari Monsoon rains and a mudslide from a cold lava flow on Mount Merapi, one of the 120 active volcanoes in the country, caused a river to breach its banks leading the …

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A strong earthquake that struck …

19 dead, seven missing as landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island
1 year ago

19 dead, seven missing as landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island

New Indian Express  

PADANG: Torrential rains have triggered flash floods and a landslide on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 19 people and leaving seven others missing, officials said Sunday. Tons of mud, rocks and uprooted trees rolled down a mountain late Friday, reaching a river that burst its banks and tore through mountainside villages in Pesisir Selatan district of West Sumatra province, …

At least 19 dead and 7 missing as landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island
1 year ago

At least 19 dead and 7 missing as landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Associated Press  

PADANG, Indonesia — Torrential rains have triggered flash floods and a landslide on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 19 people and leaving seven others missing, officials said Sunday. Tons of mud, rocks and uprooted trees rolled down a mountain late Friday, reaching a river that burst its banks and tore through mountainside villages in Pesisir Selatan district of West …

Japanese PM visits earthquake-hit zone, vows support
1 year, 2 months ago

Japanese PM visits earthquake-hit zone, vows support

The Hindu  

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he was “speechless” by the severity and immense destruction of the disaster zone he saw during the helicopter ride on his first visit to the country’s north-central region of Noto since the deadly January 1 earthquakes, amid worries about spreading diseases in evacuation centers. More than 20,000 people, many of whom had their homes …

Japan’s Kishida vows more funds to quake-hit zone as worry over diseases in evacuation centers rises
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan’s Kishida vows more funds to quake-hit zone as worry over diseases in evacuation centers rises

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he was “speechless” by the severity and immense destruction of the disaster zone he saw during the helicopter ride on his first visit to the country’s north-central region of Noto since the deadly Jan. 1 earthquakes, amid worries about spreading diseases in evacuation centers. Many have criticized Kishida’s government over what they …

213 deaths were caused by Japan’s New Year’s quake. 8 happened in the alleged safety of shelters
1 year, 2 months ago

213 deaths were caused by Japan’s New Year’s quake. 8 happened in the alleged safety of shelters

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit the western coastline of Japan on New Year’s has killed 213 people as of Thursday. “The pressures and stress of living in a place you aren’t used to lead to such deaths,” said Shigeru Nishimori, a disaster official in Ishikawa prefecture, the hardest-hit region. A week after the disaster hit Ishikawa, camping …

Japan sharply revises down quake missing
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan sharply revises down quake missing

The Hindu  

Japanese authorities sharply revised downwards on Tuesday the number of people unaccounted for following a major January 1 quake, while announcing a new death toll of 180. Eight days later thousands of rescuers were on Tuesday battling blocked roads and poor weather to clear the wreckage as well as reach almost 3,500 people still stuck in isolated communities. With heavy …

Death toll from Japanese quake jumps to 161 as snow hinders relief efforts
1 year, 2 months ago

Death toll from Japanese quake jumps to 161 as snow hinders relief efforts

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of households remain without power, but situation in evacuation centres is slowly improving. The death toll from Japan’s New Year’s Day earthquake has jumped to 161 with more than 100 people still missing, and snow complicating relief efforts. More than 2,000 people remain cut off since the magnitude 7.6 New Year’s Day quake, with thousands of troops, firefighters and …

Thousands forced from homes by quake face stress and exhaustion as Japan mourns at least 161 deaths
1 year, 2 months ago

Thousands forced from homes by quake face stress and exhaustion as Japan mourns at least 161 deaths

The Hindu  

Thousands of people made homeless overnight are living in weariness and uncertainty on the western coast of Japan a week after a powerful earthquake caused at least 161 deaths and left dozens missing. The rescue effort since magnitude 7.6 New Year’s Day quake has drawn thousands of troops, firefighters and police who picked through collapsed buildings on January 8 hoping …

Thousands forced from homes by a deadly Japan earthquake on New Year’s face stress and exhaustion
1 year, 2 months ago

Thousands forced from homes by a deadly Japan earthquake on New Year’s face stress and exhaustion

Associated Press  

WAJIMA, Japan — Thousands of people made homeless by a powerful earthquake on the western coast of Japan were coping with weariness and uncertainty a week after the temblor left at least 180 dead and dozens missing. The rescue effort since the magnitude 7.6 New Year’s Day quake has drawn thousands of troops, firefighters and police, who picked through collapsed …

Japan Earthquake: Death Toll Reaches 100 As Rescuers Pull Out People From Rubble
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan Earthquake: Death Toll Reaches 100 As Rescuers Pull Out People From Rubble

ABP News  

The death toll in Japan reached 100 on Saturday after rescue workers fought aftershocks to carefully pull people following a major 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the western part of the country. Some survivors who had clung to life were pulled out from collapsed homes, stated the report, adding that a man was rescued 72 hours after a series of powerful …

Death toll reaches 100 as survivors are found in homes smashed by western Japan earthquakes
1 year, 2 months ago

Death toll reaches 100 as survivors are found in homes smashed by western Japan earthquakes

Associated Press  

WAJIMA, Japan — The death toll from a major earthquake in western Japan reached 100 Saturday, as rescue workers fought aftershocks to carefully pull people from the rubble. Monday’s temblor decimated houses, twisted and scarred roads and scattered boats like toys in the waters, and prompted tsunami warnings. A man walks between collapsed houses in Suzu, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan Friday, …

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 92; at least 242 people missing
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 92; at least 242 people missing

The Hindu  

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in central Japan rose to 92 on Friday, regional authorities said, with the number of missing jumping to 242. Two elderly women were pulled from the rubble, but hopes of finding other survivors faded as thousands of rescuers raced against the clock four days after the 7.5-magnitude quake on New Year’s Day. Thousands …

Japan earthquake: Search for survivors enters day 4, toll rises to 73
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan earthquake: Search for survivors enters day 4, toll rises to 73

Hindustan Times  

The death toll from a series of powerful earthquakes in Japan on New Year's Day rose to 73 on Thursday, as the search for survivors under collapsed buildings continued for the fourth day. People walk through the damaged marketplace burned by fire after earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture of Japan on January 2. “We have received reports many people are …

Japan quake death toll rises to 73, water supply affected at 1 lakh houses
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan quake death toll rises to 73, water supply affected at 1 lakh houses

India Today  

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Japan that struck the country's west coast on New Year's Day rose to 73 on Thursday, as the search for survivors under collapsed buildings continued and tens of thousands of evacuees awaited aid. More than 33,000 people have evacuated their homes and about one lakh houses have no water supply, according to …

Japanese rescuers race to find survivors as quake death toll rises to 78
1 year, 2 months ago

Japanese rescuers race to find survivors as quake death toll rises to 78

Al Jazeera  

Scale of damage to roads and poor weather hamper relief efforts, three days after quake off Noto Peninsula. More than 50 people have been reported missing, as Japanese rescuers battle the cold to reach communities that remain cut off three days after a devastating earthquake struck the country’s western coast. At least 78 people have been confirmed dead and 330 …

Incredible before-and-after images illustrate how 7.6-magnitude earthquake devastated Japan - as race against time to find survivors buried alive for two days continues
1 year, 2 months ago

Incredible before-and-after images illustrate how 7.6-magnitude earthquake devastated Japan - as race against time to find survivors buried alive for two days continues

Daily Mail  

Incredible before-and-after images have illustrated how a 7.6-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Japan on New Year's day. ‹ Slide me › Incredible before-and-after images have illustrated how a 7.6-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Japan on New Year's day ‹ Slide me › A street in Wajima, Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, is seen before and after the devastating earthquake that levelled buildings …

With 62 earthquake deaths, weather delays rescue operations in Japan
1 year, 2 months ago

With 62 earthquake deaths, weather delays rescue operations in Japan

Firstpost  

Following a strong earthquake that left at least 62 people dead, Japanese rescuers raced to look for survivors on Wednesday while authorities issued landslide and heavy rain warnings. Before-and-after satellite photos released on Wednesday demonstrate how badly the prefecture was hit, with several hundred buildings destroyed by fire and houses completely destroyed in several towns, including Wajima and Suzu. We …

Japan earthquake: Rescuers, survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslide
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan earthquake: Rescuers, survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslide

India Today  

The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Japan on New Year's Day rose to 62 on Wednesday, as authorities rushed to bring aid to survivors facing freezing temperatures and heavy rain forecast for later in the day. Severed roads, damaged infrastructure, and the remote location of the hardest-hit areas have complicated rescue efforts, and the full extent of …

Japan earthquake toll rises to 62, officials warn of landslides, heavy rain
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan earthquake toll rises to 62, officials warn of landslides, heavy rain

India Today  

The death toll in the initial 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on Monday rose to 62, news agency AFP reported on Wednesday. Since Monday, the island nation has been hit by as many as 155 earthquakes, including an initial 7.6 magnitude jolt and another more than 6, the Japan Meteorological Office said. We have received a lot …

Japan quake toll rises as rescuers struggle to reach cut-off villages
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan quake toll rises as rescuers struggle to reach cut-off villages

Al Jazeera  

Heavy rain is forecast into Thursday raising the risk of landslides and further complicating relief efforts. Japanese rescuers continue to search for survivors from Monday’s earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture as authorities warned heavy rain, landslides and repeated aftershocks could hamper relief efforts. We have received a lot of information about people in need of rescue and there are people waiting …

Powerful Earthquakes Leave At Least 48 Dead, Destroy Buildings In Western Japan
1 year, 2 months ago

Powerful Earthquakes Leave At Least 48 Dead, Destroy Buildings In Western Japan

Huff Post  

A car is trapped at a partially collapsed road caused by a powerful earthquake near Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 2, 2024. A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, damaging buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. AP …

Japan quake: Toll hits 48 as rescuers race to find survivors in isolated zones
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan quake: Toll hits 48 as rescuers race to find survivors in isolated zones

Live Mint  

The death toll has surged to 48 after the earthquake jolted Japan on New Year's Day. Meanwhile, rescuers are scrabbling to find quake survivors in isolated areas as quake toppled multiple buildings, roads caved in and power outages extended for hours. The earthquake comes at a sensitive time for Japan's nuclear industry, which has faced fierce opposition from some locals …

Daylight reveals full destruction of Japan's deadly 7.6 magnitude earthquake with homes toppled, temples destroyed and white smoke rising from charred remains of buildings as country reels from 150 qu
1 year, 2 months ago

Daylight reveals full destruction of Japan's deadly 7.6 magnitude earthquake with homes toppled, temples destroyed and white smoke rising from charred remains of buildings as country reels from 150 qu

Daily Mail  

As daylight broke across Japan this morning the full destruction of the deadly 7.6 magnitude earthquake was laid bare showing collapsed homes, toppled temples and huge cracks in the middle of roads. Houses toppled over in Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture following the earthquake in Japan on Jan 1 2024 A house flattened by the earthquake that took place on January 1 …

Japan quake toll rises to 62 as weather hampers rescuers
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan quake toll rises to 62 as weather hampers rescuers

The Hindu  

Japanese rescuers scrambled to search for survivors Wednesday as authorities warned of landslides and heavy rain after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 62 people. The 7.5-magnitude quake on January 1 that rattled Ishikawa prefecture on the main island of Honshu triggered tsunami waves more than a metre high, sparked a major fire and tore apart roads. We have …

Powerful earthquakes in Japan leave at least 62 dead. Fears grow about saving people still trapped
1 year, 2 months ago

Powerful earthquakes in Japan leave at least 62 dead. Fears grow about saving people still trapped

Associated Press  

SUZU, Japan — A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan left at least 62 people dead as rescue workers fought Wednesday to save those feared trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. Japanese media’s aerial footage showed widespread damage in the hardest-hit spots, with landslides burying roads, boats tossed in the waters and a fire that had turned …

Powerful earthquakes leave at least 57 dead, destroy buildings on Japan’s western coast
1 year, 2 months ago

Powerful earthquakes leave at least 57 dead, destroy buildings on Japan’s western coast

LA Times  

People walk past collapsed buildings in Wajima, Japan, after a series of powerful earthquakes on Tuesday. A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan has left at least 57 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Japanese media’s aerial footage showed widespread damage in the hardest-hit spots, with landslides burying roads, boats tossed in the waters …

Japan earthquake terror: Videos capture people running for cover, buildings shaking and monuments crashing down as huge 7.6-magnitude tremor strikes
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan earthquake terror: Videos capture people running for cover, buildings shaking and monuments crashing down as huge 7.6-magnitude tremor strikes

Daily Mail  

Terrifying footage has revealed the devastation caused by a massive earthquake that hit central Japan today with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, prompting mass evacuations, sparking fires and leaving residents trapped under the rubble of their homes. The tremors triggered a huge fire in Wajima city, in the worst-hit Ishikawa prefecture, with shocking footage showing massive flames engulfing residential buildings …

Japan hit by 21 earthquakes of above 4.0 magnitude in 90 minutes; 33,000 homes without power
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan hit by 21 earthquakes of above 4.0 magnitude in 90 minutes; 33,000 homes without power

Firstpost  

A succession of 21 earthquakes registering 4.0 magnitude or stronger struck central Japan in just over 90 minutes on Monday. 33,000 homes without power A report by NHK Japan mentioned Hokuriku Electric Power Company saying about 33,000 homes are without power in Ishikawa Prefecture. — PM's Office of Japan January 1, 2024 Emergency contact number for Indians in Japan The …

Japan earthquake: Tsunami alerts for North Korea, Russia; evacuations on
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan earthquake: Tsunami alerts for North Korea, Russia; evacuations on

Live Mint  

Japan earthquake: The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit central Japan on Monday has triggered Tsunami warnings in Japan, North Korea, and Russia. The Japan Meteorological Agency informed that 21 earthquakes rocked the country and all were above the magnitude of 4.0 Japan earthquake tsunami LIVE news updates As per the reports, the first Tsunami waves that hit the Japanese coastal …

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan, residents flee some coastal areas
1 year, 2 months ago

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan, residents flee some coastal areas

Al Jazeera  

Officials in Ishikawa prefecture confirm four fatalities, Kyodo news agency reports, as tens of thousands lose power. A powerful earthquake has struck central Japan, killing several people, destroying buildings, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and prompting residents in some coastal areas to flee to higher ground. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves …

Fears grow about saving people still trapped from Japan quake that has killed dozens
1 year, 2 months ago

Fears grow about saving people still trapped from Japan quake that has killed dozens

NPR  

Fears grow about saving people still trapped from Japan quake that has killed dozens Enlarge this image toggle caption Hiro Komae/AP Hiro Komae/AP SUZU, Japan — A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan left at least 62 people dead Wednesday, as rescue workers fought to save those feared trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. Japan is frequently …

Over 20 dead and 10 missing as landslides, flood sweep homes in South Korea
1 year, 8 months ago

Over 20 dead and 10 missing as landslides, flood sweep homes in South Korea

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 24 people died …

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