2024-01-13 02:26:54
At least 84 people have died following powerful earthquakes struck Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan on Monday, as rescue efforts continued almost three days following the disaster.
The towns of Wajima and Suzu, among the most severely affected by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake, recorded the majority of confirmed deaths, with 48 and 23 victims respectively, while 79 people are still missing, reported Japanese public broadcaster NHK, citing local authorities.
According to Kyodo News, the Japanese government plans to allocate around 4 billion yen ($28 million) to strengthen its earthquake response, while doubling the number of Self-Defense Force members engaged in operations. rescue to bring it to 4,600.
The full extent of the damage is not yet known due to damaged roads and communications disruptions in Ishikawa Prefecture. Concerns are also growing that wet weather might trigger landslides in quake-hit areas.
As of Thursday, some 34,000 people in Ishikawa Prefecture were housed in evacuation centers, according to Kyodo News. At least 200 buildings collapsed or partially damaged in the prefecture.
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