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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula, causing widespread destruction and leaving thousands of houses damaged or destroyed. The BBC revisited the town of Wajima, one of the hardest-hit areas, to assess the ongoing impact of the disaster, discovering that many residents are still without access to running water more than four weeks later.
Japan's Noto peninsula has been devastated by the country's strongest earthquake in nearly 12 years, with extensive damage to villages and historic sites, and significant landscape changes due to tectonic shifts. With over 600 aftershocks, the death toll has reached 126, and rescue efforts continue despite the passing of the critical 72-hour window for finding survivors. Wajima, near the epicenter, has seen over 10,000 people displaced to evacuation centers, and the community faces a long road to recovery. An 87-year-old woman was recently rescued, highlighting the ongoing search for survivors amidst the destruction.
Turkish businessman Aydin Muhammet and his volunteer team from his construction company have been providing hot meals and supplies to earthquake victims in Wajima, Japan, following a devastating magnitude 7.6 quake. Muhammet, who has lived in Japan for 30 years, was motivated to help after witnessing the destruction on TV and has a history of aiding in disaster zones since the 2011 tsunami. His team, which includes compatriots and Vietnamese, braved difficult conditions to reach the affected area and support the community, highlighting the need for more citizen volunteers in disaster relief efforts.
Kohei Kirimoto, an 8th-generation Japanese lacquerware artisan, is searching for his missing cats in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake and fire that destroyed his workshop and the historic Asaichi market in Wajima, Japan. Despite the cultural and personal losses, including the impact on the town's recovery from COVID-19, Kirimoto's primary concern is for the well-being of his cats and the local feline community. The earthquake was the strongest to hit Japan since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, causing significant damage and loss of life.
Japan is facing a desperate search for survivors following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the Noto peninsula on New Year's Day, killing at least 82 people and injuring 330. The critical 72-hour window for rescue operations has closed, with many still missing and towns like Suzu and Wajima suffering extensive damage and loss of utilities. Despite the challenges, including landslides and blocked roads, rescuers continue their efforts as stories of dramatic rescues emerge. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has urged rescuers to continue their life-saving efforts beyond the 72-hour mark.
Japan is facing a desperate search for survivors following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the Noto peninsula on New Year's Day, killing at least 82 people and injuring 330. As the critical 72-hour rescue window closes, efforts continue despite diminishing chances of finding people alive. The quake caused extensive damage, particularly in the towns of Suzu and Wajima, leaving tens of thousands without utilities and hundreds cut off by landslides. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has urged rescuers to persist, while the country grapples with the aftermath of the disaster, including the challenge of reaching and aiding all evacuees.
The fishing town of Wajima, Japan, has been severely affected by the country's most powerful earthquake in 12 years, resulting in fires, destruction of homes, and at least 73 fatalities. Rescue efforts are being hampered by damaged infrastructure, with sniffer dogs searching through the debris for survivors. The quake has caused widespread damage across the Noto Peninsula, with many areas isolated and in need of aid. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced an increase in military and rescue personnel to assist in relief efforts. The earthquake has reignited fears of seismic activity in a region that has experienced numerous tremors in recent years.