Death toll rises to 62 from devastating Ishikawa earthquake in Japan

이시카와 강진 사망자 최소 62명으로 늘어 부상자 130여명 Over in Japan. The New Year’s Day earthquake that hit Ishikawa prefecture has now left 62 people dead. Dozens of others are also injured as aftershocks continue to be reported. Our Choi Soo-hyung has the latest. At least 62 deaths have now been reported from the earthquake that hit Ishikawa Prefecture, in the west of Japan, on the first day of 2024. According to Japanese media outlets on Wednesday, more than 450 aftershocks have been monitored following the magnitude 7.6 quake. An estimated 136 people were also injured in Ishikawa Prefecture and neighboring areas. Currently, over 32,000 people are staying in shelters, and the damage from the earthquake is severe. Shortly after the earthquake, more than 200 buildings in Wajima city were completely destroyed by fire. Nearby Suzu city was hit by a tsunami,. with an area of 100 meters from the port submerged. Major roads were cracked down the middle in places, with some cars falling into holes caused by the quake. Many rescue workers with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces have been trying to rescue people from collapsed buildings, and supplies are being transported using helicopters. Local media outlets say casualties are expected to rise and that there is still a chance of more aftershocks. Moreover, a total of 50 millimeters of rain is forecast until Thursday, raising concerns about landslides. Choi Soo-hyung, Arirang News. #earthquake #Japan #tsunami #Ishikawa_Prefecture #disaster #NewYear #일본 #지진해일 #쓰나미 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : 📣 Twitter : 📣 Homepage : 2024-01-03, 12:00 (KST)