Japan’s PM, Fumio Kishida, committed unwavering aid to earthquake-ravaged areas, as adverse weather impedes rescue and relief operations.
The calamity’s toll has risen to 126 lives, reported by Reuters.
Survivors on the Noto peninsula face harsh conditions after the magnitude 7.6 quake left 30,000 homeless, with thousands without power.
Over 200 individuals are still missing, and forecasts predict more snow or rain in the region, complicating the situation.
NHK footage depicted rescue efforts with trucks digging through 10-foot dirt piles to reach houses buried by landslides.
PM Fumio Kishida prioritizes rescuing trapped individuals and aiding isolated areas, emphasizing relentless reconstruction and response.
Kishida allocated 4.74 billion yen ($32.77 million) from budget reserves for reconstruction efforts.
Ishikawa Prefecture’s governor declared a state of emergency, acknowledging the quake as an unprecedented disaster for the region.
In Wajima, cars lined up at petrol stations as fuel gradually returned, while flushable toilet-equipped trailers reached evacuation centres.
Despite electricity restoration in some areas, Wajima’s shelters remain full, providing limited amenities to evacuees, NHK reported.
