Prime minister visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat
Summary
A strong earthquake hit Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan on July 28, causing 38 deaths and widespread damage. Cleanup and recovery efforts are underway amid extreme heat and water shortages, with thousands of people staying in temporary shelters or outside.Key Facts
- The earthquake measured magnitude 7.1 and struck Kumamoto on Japan’s main island of Kyushu.
- 38 people have died, including one person from heat stroke while sheltering in a car.
- Over 46,000 households remain without water, and many face fuel shortages.
- High temperatures near 40°C (104°F) have made recovery more difficult.
- More than 8,500 people are living in crowded shelters often without air conditioning.
- Temporary housing construction began in affected towns like Uki and Hikawa.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited the disaster area for the first time since the quake.
- An explosion in a collapsed shopping mall killed two employees who were told to return inside to secure money, leading to company apologies.
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