Death toll from Japanese quake jumps to 161 as snow hinders relief efforts
11 months, 2 weeks 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 police continuing to search collapsed buildings on Monday in the hope of finding survivors. People were also delighted by the temporary bathing facilities set up by soldiers, sitting in the hot water they had missed since the quake struck a week ago. The main quake struck on New Year’s Day, a major holiday in Japan and a time when families gather together.

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

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

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

213 deaths were caused by Japan’s New Year’s quake. 8 happened in the alleged safety of shelters
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Thousands forced from homes by quake face stress and exhaustion as Japan mourns at least 161 deaths
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Snow hinders rescues and aid deliveries to isolated communities after Japan quakes kill 161 people
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Snow hinders rescues and aid deliveries to isolated communities after Japan quakes kill 161 people

Associated Press  

WAJIMA, Japan — Rescue teams worked through snow to deliver supplies to isolated hamlets Monday, a week after a powerful earthquake hit western Japan, killing at least 161 people. After the New Year’s Day 7.6 magnitude temblor, 103 people were still unaccounted for, down from the more than 200 reported earlier, and 565 people were injured. But when I think …

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 92; at least 242 people missing
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

With 62 earthquake deaths, weather delays rescue operations in Japan
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 hits 48 as rescuers race to find survivors in isolated zones
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Japan quake toll rises to 62 as weather hampers rescuers
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Japan hit by 21 earthquakes of above 4.0 magnitude in 90 minutes; 33,000 homes without power
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan, leaving 2 dead and at least 6 missing
1 year, 5 months ago

Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan, leaving 2 dead and at least 6 missing

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Torrential rain pounded southwestern Japan, triggering floods and mudslides and leaving two people dead and at least six others missing, officials said Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency heavy rain warning for Fukuoka and Oita prefectures on the southern main island of Kyushu, urging residents in riverside and hillside areas to take maximum caution. Two people …

Heavy snow in Japan leaves at least 17 dead and dozens injured
1 year, 11 months ago

Heavy snow in Japan leaves at least 17 dead and dozens injured

NPR  

Heavy snow in Japan leaves at least 17 dead and dozens injured Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP TOKYO — Heavy snow in large swaths of Japan has killed 17 and injured more than 90 people and left hundreds of homes without power, disaster management officials said Monday. Powerful winter fronts have dumped heavy snow in northern regions since …

Rescuers Search for Missing in Japan Amid Fresh Slide Risks
3 years, 5 months ago

Rescuers Search for Missing in Japan Amid Fresh Slide Risks

News 18  

Rescue workers faced the risk of more mudslides on Tuesday as they searched for more than two dozen people still missing three days after a torrent of mud and debris ripped through a Japanese resort town and killed at least four people. The landslide occurred after days of heavy rain in Atami, which like many seaside towns in Japan is …

Japan landslide: Rescuers race against time, weather to save over 100 missing
3 years, 5 months ago

Japan landslide: Rescuers race against time, weather to save over 100 missing

India Today  

Japanese rescuers combed through crumbled houses and buried roads on Monday two days after landslides tore through a resort town, fighting time and poor weather to search for more than 100 people believed missing. At least three people have been killed in the seaside town of Atami after torrential rains at the weekend touched off a succession of landslides to …

Rescue work continues in Japan after deadly landslides, 20 missing
3 years, 5 months ago

Rescue work continues in Japan after deadly landslides, 20 missing

India Today  

Rain hampered Japanese rescuers seeking 20 missing people on Sunday after landslides triggered by torrential rains hit the central city of Atami, killing two women, a local city official said on Sunday. A total of 19 people were rescued, with 2 injured, and about 130 buildings were affected after floods, landslides and cascading mud collapsed and half-submerged houses on Saturday …

30 injured in massive Japan earthquake
3 years, 10 months ago

30 injured in massive Japan earthquake

India TV News  

At least 30 people were injured after a massive earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck Japan's Fukushima prefecture, authorities said on Sunday. The blackout affected 860,000 homes under the area covered by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. and 90,000 homes under Tohoku Electric Power Co., Kato said. Tokyo Electric Power Company said it has found no abnormalities …

Death toll from flooding in Japan reaches 55, dozen missing
4 years, 5 months ago

Death toll from flooding in Japan reaches 55, dozen missing

Live Mint  

Soldiers used boats to rescue residents as floodwaters flowed down streets in southern Japanese towns hit by heavy rains that were expanding across the region on Tuesday. More rain was predicted in Kyushu and the western half of Japan's main island of Honshu as the rain front moved east. Another woman said, “I was almost washed away and had to …

Heavy rain floods southern Japan; over a dozen presumed dead
4 years, 5 months ago

Heavy rain floods southern Japan; over a dozen presumed dead

India TV News  

Heavy rain in southern Japan triggered flooding and mudslides on Saturday, leaving more than a dozen people presumed dead, about 10 missing and dozens stranded on rooftops waiting to be rescued, officials and news reports said. Ikuo Kabashima later told reporters that 14 residents at a flooded elderly care home in Kuma village were presumed dead after being found during …

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