Japan: At least eight people died in a series of earthquakes, many buildings collapsed

Nanao. A series of earthquakes struck western Japan, killing at least eight people and damaging many buildings, vehicles and boats. Due to the danger of earthquake, officials have issued warnings and asked people in some areas to stay away from their homes. Several earthquakes were felt one after the other in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture and surrounding areas on Monday, the highest of which was an earthquake of 7.6 magnitude. Officials said eight people have been confirmed dead in Wajima city.

He said that seven others were seriously injured while houses were extensively damaged. Kyodo news agency reported that at least 13 people were confirmed dead. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, “Saving people’s lives is our priority.” It is important that people trapped in their homes are rescued immediately.” He said that the army has also been sent to the earthquake-hit areas for rescue operations, while firefighters are trying to control the fire in Wajima town. Nuclear regulators said nuclear plants in the region were operating normally.

The news video shows several destroyed houses in a row. Vehicles have been overturned and boats have sunk. There is mud on the beaches due to the tsunami. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for Ishikawa on Monday, but withdrew the warning on Tuesday morning. However, the agency has warned that more earthquakes may occur in the region in the next few days. US President Joe Biden said in a statement that his administration is “ready to provide all possible assistance to the Japanese people.”

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