Earthquake in Japan’s Noto Peninsula Claims 13 Lives
BANGKOK (NNT) - A magnitude-7.6 earthquake off Japan’s Noto Peninsula has resulted in at least 13 deaths and numerous injuries. The quake struck on Monday (Dec 1), toppling buildings and igniting a fire in Wajima, one of the most affected areas. Eight fatalities were reported in Wajima, with five more in nearby regions.
The disaster disrupted essential services, including trains and mobile networks. Around 33,000 households faced power outages, and water supply issues were reported. Significant structural damage was visible, with cracked streets and collapsed buildings.
In response, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida set up a task force for rescue and recovery operations. Emperor Naruhito canceled a public New Year appearance in Tokyo in light of the tragedy.
The earthquake also affected several power plants. At the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, water overflowed from fuel pools, but no radiation leakage was detected. Thermal power plants in the region also halted operations, with a loss of about 1.2 gigawatts of capacity.
For Thai nationals impacted by the disaster, assistance is available through the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo via their hotline at +8190-4435-7812.
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