Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:40am on 06 Jan 2024,Saturday International
Five days after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan on New Year's Day, the death toll has risen to 98, with 211 individuals still unaccounted for in the Ishikawa region. Rescue efforts have shifted to recovery, hindered by adverse weather conditions and damaged infrastructure. The quake caused widespread destruction, sinking fishing boats, triggering tsunami waves, and igniting fires that engulfed hundreds of structures. Over 450 people are reported injured, with power and water outages affecting thousands. Authorities are grappling with challenges in isolated villages, emphasizing ongoing rescue operations. Japan, with a history of earthquakes, mourns another tragic disaster.
