A 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Japan yesterday. Many houses have collapsed. 8 people were killed. A tsunami warning has been issued.
Thousands of people gathered on the beach to spend the night on Monday (January 1). Later, when an earthquake struck, they were ordered to move to higher ground.
Tsunami warnings were not issued for a long time after the earthquake. Besides, the Japanese military has started rescue operations after the earthquake. They will provide food, water and all the equipment for shelter.
US President Joe Biden has said that Japan is ready for the necessary cooperation. Meanwhile, the Japan Meteorological Agency said that the tsunami warning has been withdrawn.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has assured the common people that relief work has started after the earthquake. He also said that many roads were damaged after the earthquake. As a result, the rescue team of the army has to speed up to reach the spot. Besides, many buildings have collapsed due to the earthquake.
Fumio Kishida said the defense forces have been ordered to cooperate holistically.
