Kumamoto quake toll rises to 39
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that rocked Kumamoto Prefecture late last month has increased by one to 39, the prefectural government's disaster response headquarters said Saturday.
Intelligence analysis by Llama
A powerful earthquake that hit Kumamoto Prefecture late last month has resulted in a total of 39 deaths, with 36 people dying directly due to the earthquake and three others dying in suspected disaster-related deaths. The earthquake has also caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure, with 18,000 homes damaged and 699 completely destroyed.
A big earthquake hit Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, causing a lot of damage and killing 39 people. Many people are still living in temporary homes and don't have access to basic things like water. The earthquake was so strong that it made a big impact on the area, causing buildings to collapse and roads to crack.
Analysis
Death Toll Rises to 39
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that rocked Kumamoto Prefecture late last month has increased by one to 39, the prefectural government's disaster response headquarters said Saturday. Of the total, 36 people died directly due to the July 28 earthquake, while one person died of suspected heatstroke in what was believed to be a 'disaster-related death' caused by the physical and mental toll of living as an evacuee. The two remaining deaths have been investigated for possible links to the earthquake. The number of casualties from the temblor has reached 205 in the prefecture, with 23 severely injured. Some 6,500 people remain in evacuations centers, after the quake damaged some 18,000 home, including 699 that were completely destroyed.
Water Outages Continue
Water outages were continuing to affect prefecture, with about 36,400 households affected, including 23,460 in the city of Yatsushiro and 9,900 in the city of Uki, according to the land ministry as of Saturday.
Volunteer Cleanup Activities
Volunteer cleanup activities in the prefecture were expected to enter a new phase in the coming days, as the hardest areas of Hikawa and Yatsushiro open their doors to outside help. Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura said Thursday that the prefecture hoped to bring in scores of volunteers over the next week.
Earthquake Impact
The 7.1-magnitude Kumamoto earthquake registered registered a shindo 7 — the highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale — in Uki and the town of Hikawa.
Key points
- The death toll from the powerful earthquake that rocked Kumamoto Prefecture late last month has increased by one to 39.
- 36 people died directly due to the July 28 earthquake, while one person died of suspected heatstroke in what was believed to be a 'disaster-related death' caused by the physical and mental toll of living as an evacuee.
- The number of casualties from the temblor has reached 205 in the prefecture, with 23 severely injured.
- Some 6,500 people remain in evacuations centers, after the quake damaged some 18,000 home, including 699 that were completely destroyed.
- Water outages were continuing to affect prefecture, with about 36,400 households affected, including 23,460 in the city of Yatsushiro and 9,900 in the city of Uki.
The prefecture is expected to receive a large number of volunteers in the coming days, which will help with the cleanup efforts and provide support to those affected by the earthquake. Additionally, the prefecture's governor has expressed hope that the influx of volunteers will bring a sense of community and solidarity to the affected areas.
The water outages in the prefecture are expected to continue for some time, which will make it difficult for people to access basic necessities like water. Additionally, the cleanup efforts will be a long and challenging process, and it may take some time for the affected areas to return to normal.
