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Kumamoto Earthquake (2026)

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Kumamoto quake relief, heatwave, water shortages

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Latest: Kumamoto earthquake relief operations face water shortages and aftershocks

The magnitude‑7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto on 28 July 2026 left 38 dead and more than 8,200 residents in evacuation centres. Extreme heat topped 40 °C in early August, prompting heat‑stroke alerts and complicating

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Kumamoto earthquake relief measures

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Latest: Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster Certificate Application Ends, Hazard Assessment Explained

Following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake on July 28 2026, local authorities began rolling out assistance programs for affected residents. On July 31, the city of Kumamoto opened the disaster‑certification application pr