Death rate rises to 126 in central Japan earthquakes on New Year's Day
(MENAFN) The death toll resulting from the New Year's Day earthquakes in central Japan has risen to 126, as reported by local media on Saturday.
Authorities also disclosed that the search for over 200 individuals in the Ishikawa region, still classified as missing six days after the quake, is ongoing.
On Monday, a powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Ishikawa province on the Sea of Japan, leading to the destruction of numerous buildings and significant damage to roads in the region.
Subsequent smaller quakes and aftershocks have continued, with a 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurring on Saturday morning, prompting authorities to caution residents about the possibility of more seismic activity, potentially comparable to the initial event.
Delivering relief supplies to affected areas has proven challenging for local officials due to damaged and blocked roads, and thousands of homes remain without power.
Approximately 33,000 people have been evacuated to around 370 shelters in Ishikawa, which has experienced the most substantial human loss and infrastructure damage.
Authorities issued warnings of expected rain and snowfall over the weekend in the Hokuriku region and Niigata province, which could lead to additional landslides and cold waves in the affected areas.
A recent study revealed that Monday's earthquake has altered the coastline in the area by up to 175 meters (574 feet).
An investigative team, led by Gotou Hideaki from Hiroshima University, examined the ground shift caused by the earthquake and the impact of tsunami waves in Ishikawa, according to the broadcaster.
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