Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:17am on 01 Jan 2024,Monday Weather & Environment
Japan faced a seismic jolt as a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck north-central regions, triggering a tsunami warning for coastal areas of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures. Reports of damage are yet to emerge. Hokuriku Electric Power is checking nuclear plants for irregularities. NHK warns of potential 5-meter-high waves and urges immediate evacuation to higher ground. South Korea anticipates rising sea levels on its east coast. Kansai Electric Power reports no abnormalities at nuclear plants. High-speed trains halt in Ishikawa. The situation unfolds after a series of powerful quakes hit western Japan.
