On Monday, a devastating earthquake in Japan, claiming the lives of 73 people so far. Buildings lie collapsed on the streets, and people are searching for their loved ones amidst the rubble. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.6, has disrupted daily life in Japan. Expressing concern about the situation in Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to the Japanese Prime Minister today.
According to sources, Prime Minister Modi conveyed deep condolences in his letter to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, expressing profound sorrow upon hearing about the earthquake that occurred in Japan on January 1, 2024.
India ready to extend all possible assistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing sorrow over the catastrophic earthquake in Japan, stated that India stands firmly with Japan during this challenging time. He expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased and mentioned that India is ready to provide all possible assistance to the earthquake-affected people in Japan.
Prime Minister Modi wrote an emotional letter to Fumio Kishida, the prime minister of Japan, extending his sincere sympathies to the families impacted by the earthquake. Reiterating India’s support for Japan at this trying period, he said, “We stand united with the affected Japan and its people during this calamity.” Additionally, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the close relationship between Japan and India, characterizing it as a global and strategic cooperation. He reaffirmed to Japan the value of their long-lasting friendship by saying that India is prepared to help and support it in every way it can.
Damage from the earthquake in Japan
Even more than 24 hours after the earthquake in Japan, reaching the remote Noto Peninsula in the northern regions remains challenging. Due to the road damage caused by the earthquake on Monday, a route to the area has been disrupted, making relief efforts difficult. However, Japan’s weather agency has lifted the tsunami warning for some parts of the country’s western coast on Tuesday.
After an emergency meeting following the disaster on Tuesday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida informed the media that reaching the area is not possible due to the road damage. According to NHK World’s report, at least 25 buildings, including homes, have collapsed in the city of Wajima. Fire brigade personnel are working on relief and rescue operations throughout the area. Concerns arise as approximately 200 buildings, including shops and homes around the popular tourist destination Asaichi Street, have been engulfed in flames. The earthquake, reported by the U.S. Geological Survey, struck around 4:10 pm (local time) on Monday at a depth of 10 kilometers below the surface in the Noto Peninsula region of Ishikawa Prefecture.
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