Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:42am on 03 Jan 2024,Wednesday Weather & Environment
The aftermath of powerful earthquakes in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture reveals a rising death toll of 62, with many feared trapped in collapsed buildings. Rescuers confront aftershocks and poor weather in their mission to locate survivors. Over 20 people are seriously injured, and efforts to determine the number of missing individuals are ongoing. The earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.5 tremor, struck the Noto Peninsula, causing widespread damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of heavy rainfall, heightening the risk of landslides. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida acknowledges the urgency, emphasizing the race against time for rescue operations.
