New Delhi: In a heartfelt letter to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his profound sorrow and concern over the numerous earthquake that struck Japan on January 1, 2024.
Solidarity In Grief
PM Modi conveyed, “I’m deeply anguished to be taught concerning the main earthquake, and I lengthen my deepest condolences to the bereaved households of those that misplaced their lives. We stand in solidarity with Japan and its folks affected by this devastating catastrophe.”
India Stands Prepared To Help
Highlighting the particular strategic and international partnership between India and Japan, PM Modi on Thursday affirmed, “As a particular strategic and international companion, India values its relationship with Japan and is able to lengthen all potential help at this hour of want.”
Tragic Loss Of Lives In Japan
The earthquake, measuring 7.5 magnitude, struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas in central Japan on Monday, leading to at the very least 64 casualties, in keeping with Kyodo Information. The intensive harm hampers search and rescue operations within the affected areas.
Metropolis In Misery
Wajima Metropolis in Ishikawa Prefecture bore the brunt of structural harm and fires. The complete extent of the catastrophe attributable to the highly effective earthquake continues to be unfolding, with rubble and severed roads posing important challenges.
Restricted Entry And Rescue Efforts
The northern space of the distant Noto Peninsula confronted restricted entry for over 24 hours after the earthquake, complicating the continuing search and rescue operations. Prime Minister Kishida, throughout a catastrophe emergency assembly, knowledgeable the media that the situation grew to become inaccessible as a consequence of a wrecked highway.
Wajima Metropolis witnessed the collapse of 25 buildings, together with homes, with ongoing rescue operations by firefighters. Roughly 200 buildings, together with retailers and homes, are reported to have been burned round Asaichi Road, a preferred vacationer spot.
US Geological Survey’s Report
The USA Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred on the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture round 4.10 pm (native time), at a depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles).
