Japan quake: Death toll rises to 110, 211 still missing
The death toll has risen to 110 while 211 more are still missing following the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture on Jan 1.
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00:00 The death toll has risen to 110 in Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture after the 7.6-magnitude
00:10 earthquake struck on January 1.
00:13 Authorities said some 211 people were still reported missing as search and rescue teams
00:18 continued their operation on Saturday.
00:20 "In addition to food, water, and the provision of toiletries, we are also working on strengthening the treatment system, medical support through DMAT, the installation of cardboard beds, and securing privacy through partitions.
00:40 We are also working on the security measures of patrol cars, which will help reduce the anxiety of the victims. We will continue to do our best."
00:58 The crucial first 72 hours might have passed, but the search and rescue effort is still
01:02 underway in some areas in the prefecture, despite harsh challenges of road and weather conditions.
01:09 Bad weather is expected on Saturday, and it may trigger mudslides and landslides.
01:14 The earthquake victims are also experiencing severe water and food shortage, following
01:19 water supply disruptions in Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata prefectures on Friday.
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