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Even as authorities tried to assess the extent of the debacle, at least eight people died as a number of powerful earthquakes jolted Japan on January 1, 2024. The Japan Meteorological Office reported that since Monday, the island nation has experienced up to 155 earthquakes, including a 7.6 magnitude shock and another more than 6.
Even as authorities tried to assess the extent of the debacle, at least eight people died as a number of powerful earthquakes jolted Japan on January 1, 2024. The Japan Meteorological Office reported that since Monday, the island nation has experienced up to 155 earthquakes, including a 7.6 magnitude shock and another more than 6. Soon after the original earthquake, authorities warned of impending tsunamis, with waves as high as five feet slamming the nation.
According to news agency Reuters, over 33,000 households still lack electricity, and a number of crucial national routes including key highways are out of commission. As a result, medical professionals and military personnel are having trouble providing emergency services. Eight deaths have been confirmed in Wajima town, which is close to the epicentre of the earthquake, according to official broadcaster NHK in Japan. Six fatalities were confirmed by the national police agency.
Since a series of earthquakes rocked the nation, 38 flights have been canceled, according to Japan’s Transport Ministry, which also stated that four expressways, two high-speed rail services, 34 local train lines, and 16 ferry lines had been shut down. This was reported by Reuters. However, the Japan Meteorological Office has issued a warning that stronger shocks may yet strike the country in the coming days.
