Rescue work continues in central Japan after a strong earthquake.
of Japan At least 73 people have died in the earthquake that shook the central parts of the country on New Year’s Day, the local authorities in the earthquake area said on Wednesday. In addition, more than 400 people were said to have been injured. The authorities fear that the number of victims will increase as the rescue work progresses.
of the Japanese Broadcasting Corporation NHK:n according to the rescue work continued in the area of Ishikawa Prefecture. According to the public broadcaster, many were feared to be trapped under the collapsed buildings.
It is the deadliest earthquake in Japan since 2016.
Wajiman according to the authorities, 25 buildings have collapsed in the city. The fires caused by the earthquake, on the other hand, destroyed around 200 buildings in the city. Thousands of people have taken shelter in evacuation centers.
According to the Japanese authorities, the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.6. According to NHK, the authorities warn that equally strong aftershocks may occur this week.
Heavy rains have also been predicted for the area, which can cause landslides.
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, according to Reuters, that China is ready to help Japan in earthquake rescue efforts.
In the town of Anamizu, a local resident cleared the ruins of a house on Wednesday.