At least 48 people died During the earthquake O 7.6 on the Richter scale, which hit Japan on Monday afternoon – reported the local authorities of Ishikawa Prefecture. However, the number of victims may increase – Rescuers are still searching for the ruins of the buildings destroyed by the earthquake.
at the site of the earthquake on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture Sent The rescue team consists of more than three thousand people Staffed by military personnel, firefighters and police officers from around the country.
– Very large losses have been confirmed, including many deaths, collapse of buildings and fires, – he said. Prime Minister of Japan Fumio KishidaAfter the earthquake – We have to race against time to find and rescue disaster victims – said the politician dressed in a blue lifeguard suit, reports AFP. According to the government Up to 120 people stuck in the ruins of buildings are still waiting for help.
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On Monday evening, residents of coastal areas in western Japan were forced to leave their homes out of fear caused by the impact of the tsunami. Japanese government ordered the evacuation of about 100,000 people and placed them in gymnasiums and school gymnasiums used as emergency evacuation centers.
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Waves 1.2 meters high hit Wajima city, a series of small tsunamis were also recorded in other coastal cities. Fortunately, the threat of much higher waves did not materialize and on Tuesday authorities lifted the tsunami warning and evacuees were able to return to their homes.
However, approx 33,000 families in Ishikawa Prefecture remain without electricityAnd overnight temperatures drop below zero, the Hokuriku Electric Power website reports. Almost 20,000 houses do not have water.
More shocks are coming. “Please be alert”
Rescue teams struggled to reach isolated areas where buildings and roads are destroyed, The situation is particularly severe on the northern tip of the Noto Peninsula. Many rail services and flights operating in the area have been suspended. Noto Airport closed due to damage to runway, terminal and access roads 500 people were stuck in cars in the parking lotPublic broadcaster NHK reports, citing Reuters.
In Suzu, a seaside town According to Mayor Masuhiro Izumiya, more than 5,000 families, possibly as many as 1,000 homes, were destroyed near the epicenter of the earthquake. – The situation is catastrophic, the mayor told the media.
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According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, after the first earthquake More than 140 aftershocks were recorded on Monday. Stronger earthquakes may occur in the coming days.
– Residents of Japan Please be alertbecause Earthquakes with an intensity of one to seven can occur within about a week – The Prime Minister of Japan announced this at the conference. People living in areas affected by strong tremors are asked to be aware of evacuation information through local offices, television, radio and the Internet and to take appropriate measures. Fumio Kishida.
