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Kumamoto earthquake response continues

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Since the magnitude‑7.1 quake on 28 July 2026, the confirmed death toll remains at 28, has risen to about 30, with five fatalities each at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima and the Nippon Paper mill in Yatsushiro. Over 60 people are injured, several in serious condition. An hour after the main shock, a gas‑related explosion ripped through the mall. Roughly 10‑12 thousand residents are remain in over more than 400 shelters; about 30 000 homes are still lack without electricity and many lack water. Forecast water, compounded by forecast temperatures of 35‑40 °C that have triggered prompted heat‑stroke alerts, prompting alerts and the deployment of roughly 300 air‑conditioning units. About 170 Self‑Defense Forces personnel, together with thousands of rescue workers, continue delivering water and other aid. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Emergency Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters coordinates continues to coordinate utility restoration, health protection, and relief distribution. Between 170 and 300 Self‑Defence Forces personnel, together with thousands of rescue workers, are engaged in rescue operations, searching the rubble of the mall and the factory. International officials, including India’s External Affairs Minister and Taiwan’s president, have expressed solidarity and offered assistance. Local measures include a such as the Yatsushiro Chamber of Commerce SME consultation desk, temporary JAL Fukuoka–Miyazaki flights, and university counseling. counseling continue. Inspections of factories and gas installations are underway, and proceed, while cultural events stay postponed as aftershocks persist.

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