Japan’s prime minister tours quake-hit sites as recovery efforts hampered by soaring temperatures
Summary
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited the Kumamoto region after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that killed 38 people and damaged many buildings. Recovery efforts face difficulties due to very hot weather, water shortages, and fuel problems, leaving thousands without basic needs and many staying in crowded shelters.Key Facts
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Kumamoto, killing 38 people.
- One person died from heatstroke while sheltering in a car.
- Over 46,000 households still have no water supply.
- Many evacuees are in shelters without air conditioning during extreme heat reaching 40°C (104°F).
- Temporary housing construction has started in some towns.
- Some hotels are offering rooms to displaced people.
- A collapsed shopping mall caused a gas explosion that killed two employees.
- The mall operator believes the explosion was due to a gas leak after most shoppers had evacuated.
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