62 people have died as a result of the ongoing earthquakes in central Japan, according to information released by the local authorities.
Over a hundred people have sustained injuries. The prefecture of Ishikawa, which is the epicentre of the continuing earthquakes, suffered the majority of the fatalities.
Jerrymusa.com Over 200 homes have been damaged by fires. Following earthquakes, more than 100 structures fell. Troops, paramedics, and rescuers are still clearing wreckage and looking for survivors.
6000 people evacuated
In the impacted areas, it has been raining since Wednesday morning.
A little over 60,000 people were evacuated from Ishikawa, Niigata, and other prefectures in Japan.
Over 33,000 households are still without electricity. Both mobile and Internet connectivity are erratic in the impacted areas.
An issue with water supply exists in a number of areas.
Greater Japan has already seen 300 earthquakes of varying magnitudes since Monday.
More earthquake are possile
The lowest magnitude measured 7.6. For about twenty hours, there was a constant risk of a tsunami along the country’s entire western coast. This region of Japan is experiencing its strongest earthquake since 1885.
For approximately a week, aftershocks are expected, according to seismologists.
More powerful earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 7 are possible.
It is recommended that residents remain vigilant and adhere to the official messages issued by authorities and emergency services.