Earthquakes Devastate Japan’s West Coast, Killing at Least 48

Earthquakes Devastate Japan’s West Coast, , Killing at Least 48.
A series of strong earthquakes struck western
Japan on New Year's Day, NBC News reports. .
Officials in the Ishikawa prefecture
said that at least 48 people were killed,
while another 16 were severely injured.
Officials in the Ishikawa prefecture
said that at least 48 people were killed,
while another 16 were severely injured.
The Japanese government's death and
injury tallies, reported by spokesperson
Yoshimasa Hayashi, were slightly different.
However, the damage is reportedly so
extensive that an accurate assessment
cannot be easily attained at this time. .
Water, electricity and cellphone service
continue to be affected in some areas.
On Jan. 2, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
said that 1,000 soldiers have been
dispatched to aid rescue efforts. .
On Jan. 2, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
said that 1,000 soldiers have been
dispatched to aid rescue efforts. .
Saving lives is our priority and we
are fighting a battle against time.
It is critical that people trapped in
homes get rescued immediately, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, via statement.
Nuclear regulators claim that the
nuclear plants in the area are
still operating normally. .
All tsunami warnings have been lifted.
Officials warn that additional quakes could
occur in the next few days, NBC reports. .
Officials warn that additional quakes could
occur in the next few days, NBC reports. .
President Joe Biden said, "My administration is in touch with
Japanese officials, and the United States stands ready to
provide any necessary assistance for the Japanese people.".
President Joe Biden said, "My administration is in touch with
Japanese officials, and the United States stands ready to
provide any necessary assistance for the Japanese people."