India expresses solidarity with Japan after 7.1 Kumamoto earthquake
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in Japan's Kyushu region on Tuesday, causing building collapses, road damage, fires and casualties. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi activated an Emergency Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters, convened an emergency response meeting and pledged to work through the night to rescue victims and supply food, water, portable air‑conditioners and power vehicles.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar posted on X to convey deep concern and solidarity, offering condolences and prayers for the safety and recovery of those affected.
Entities: India · Japan · Kumamoto Prefecture · S. Jaishankar · Sanae Takaichi
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The quake caused building collapses, road damage, fires and human casualties. (Japanese government statements)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi established an Emergency Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters and held an emergency response meeting. (Japanese Prime Minister's X post)
- [● 3 SOURCES] External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar posted on X expressing solidarity and condolences to Japan after the earthquake. (Jaishankar's X post)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Japanese government pledged to work through the night to assess damage, rescue victims and provide essential supplies such as food, water, air conditioners and power vehicles. (Japanese Prime Minister's X post)
- [● 3 SOURCES] A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in Kyushu, Japan. (NHK)