The number of victims of the earthquake in Japan has increased to 168 people. At the same time, the number of people with whom the authorities cannot establish contact is growing.
It was previously reported that the number of people whose safety could not be confirmed barely exceeded 220 people. According to new data, this figure has increased to 323 people.
The number of earthquake victims in Japan has reached 168 people, reports citing information from Japanese regional authorities.
The number of victims exceeds 560 people. Injuries of varying severity were reported.
Emergency services are trying to establish contact and locate another 323 people.
The main blow fell on Ishikawa Prefecture. According to media reports, at least 1,370 houses were completely or partially destroyed here.
Due to the outbreak of fires, about 300 buildings were destroyed.
There are problems with water and electricity supplies in the region, and there are reports of fuel shortages.
On January 6, it became known that rescuers managed to extract a 90-year-old woman from the rubble.
She spent more than five days under the rubble of her house.
Previously it was reported that in the USA, on an airplane during a flight, along with the window.
