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Strong earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, spurring tsunami warnings across Asia: Latest developments – Times of India

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In a sequence of natural calamities that struck early Wednesday, a powerful earthquake originating near Taiwan prompted widespread alarm across parts of Asia, including southern Japan. The following sections detail the immediate aftermath and responses to these seismic events.Here are latest developments: Flight disruptions in OkinawaThe main airport in Okinawa, Naha Airport, saw a suspension…

Japan suspends Fukushima water release after quake as precaution

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This aerial view shows the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima, northern Japan, on Aug. 24, 2023, shortly after its operator Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings TEPCO began releasing its first batch of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. Japan on Monday, March 11, 2024, marked 13 years since a massive earthquake and…

Japan earthquake toll reaches 98, over 450 injured, 211 still missing

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Rescuers sifted through rubble on Saturday (local time) as the focus turned to recovering bodies rather than finding survivors, five days after a huge earthquake struck central Japan, with 98 people now confirmed killed. The death toll from the New Year’s Day 7.5-magnitude quake was certain to rise, with 211 people in the Ishikawa region…

Japan earthquake: Race against time to find survivors – Times of India

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WAJIMA: Thousands of rescuers pressed on in a search for survivors of a New Year’s Day earthquake that killed at least 84 people in Japan, hoping to save as many as possible despite a three day survival window that ended on Thursday afternoon. “We must continue putting all of our efforts into rescuing people, even…

Junior NTR returns from quake-struck Japan, ‘RRR’ star hopes for country’s swift recovery

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Telugu film actor Junior NTR | File photo | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL RRR star Jr NTR said he had returned from Japan on January 2, 2023, morning and wished for its swift recovery after a series of powerful earthquakes hit the island country. The quakes struck the western region of Japan, leaving several people…

“Deeply Shocked”: ‘RRR’ Star Jr NTR Returns From Earthquake-Hit Japan

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Jr NTR, who spent the last week in Japan, said he was “deeply shocked” by the earthquakes. Hyderabad: “RRR” star Jr NTR on Tuesday morning said he had returned from Japan and wished for its swift recovery after a series of powerful earthquakes hit the island country. The quakes struck the western region of Japan,…

People buried alive, houses destroyed: Powerful Japan earthquake leaves behind a trail of destruction | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: A massive earthquake rocked Central Japan that triggered tsunami warning, widespread destruction to buildings, cutting off power to tens of thousands of households, and compelling coastal residents to seek refuge in higher areas.The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves of about 1 metre along Japan’s west coast and neighbouring South…

South Korea’s east coast braces for tsunami after massive Japan quake

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The first tsunami reached South Korea’s east coast at 09: 21 GMT at a height of 45 cm (1.5 ft) in the wake of a massive earthquake that hit Japan on Monday, South Korea’s meteorological agency said. The tsunami can grow after the initial waves and may continue for more than 24 hours, the agency…

Japan earthquake: Indian embassy issues emergency contact numbers for its citizens amid Tsunami alerts | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The embassy of India in Japan on Monday issued emergency contact numbers for Indian citizens after a powerful earthquake and tsunami struck central Japan and its western coast.“Embassy has set up an emergency control room for anyone to contact in connection with the earthquake and Tsunami on January 1, 2024,” the Indian embassy…

21 Earthquakes Over Magnitude 4.0 Hit Japan In 90 Minutes

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The strongest jolt measured 7.6. Tokyo: A succession of 21 earthquakes registering 4.0 magnitude or stronger struck central Japan in just over 90 minutes on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The strongest jolt measured 7.6, it said. The quakes prompted tsunami warnings and authorities urged people in the area to move to higher ground….