Japan Earthquake Emergency: Coastal Evacuations and Fear of Aftershocks! | Oneindia News

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Urgent Update: Japan experiences a powerful earthquake, triggering widespread concerns and emergency evacuations in coastal regions. Join us as we delve into the latest developments, providing crucial information on the seismic activity and its impact. Residents are on high alert, fearing potential aftershocks. Stay tuned for real-time updates and insights into the ongoing situation. Our thoughts are with the affected communities.

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00:00 A powerful earthquake rattled central Japan on Monday, December 1, sending shockwaves

00:15 through the region.

00:16 Residents were immediately urged to evacuate certain areas along the west coast as the

00:22 quake's impact unfolded.

00:33 Thousands of homes were plunged into darkness and the disruption rippled through air and

00:39 rail services as well, serving the affected regions.

00:43 The earthquake, boasting a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, jolted the region, prompting concerns

00:50 about its aftermath.

00:53 Reportedly 50 aftershocks have been reported till now.

00:57 Emergency measures were swiftly activated as residents grappled with the unfolding situation.

01:02 Public broadcaster NHK reported waves of approximately 1 meter along parts of the Sea of Japan coast

01:09 with warnings of a larger wave looming on the horizon.

01:13 The Japan Metrological Agency (JMA) has issued tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures

01:19 of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama.

01:22 These alerts mark the first major warning since the devastating events of March 2011

01:28 when an earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan.

01:32 The gravity of the situation is emphasized as a major tsunami warning has been declared,

01:38 indicating the potential for waves exceeding 3 meters or 9.84 meters.

01:43 The echoes of the past catastrophe loom large, prompting swift and decisive action to ensure

01:49 the safety of coastal communities.

01:52 Beyond Japan's borders, Russia has also responded to the seismic activity by issuing

01:58 tsunami warnings in its far eastern cities of Vladivostok and Nakhadoka.

02:04 Officials, including JMA representatives, cautioned that more stronger quakes could

02:08 unfold in the coming days, heightening the need for preparedness and vigilance.

02:17 In a press briefing following the recent quake, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida echoed the sentiments

02:22 of caution, urging residents to brace themselves for potential disasters.

02:27 The urgency of the situation was underscored by bright yellow warnings flashing across

02:32 television screens urging specific areas of the coast to initiate immediate evacuations.

02:39 Residents need to stay on alert for further possible quakes and I urge people in areas

02:44 where tsunamis are expected to evacuate as soon as possible, Kishida said.

02:50 A further tsunami as large as 3 meters could still hit, according to public broadcaster

02:55 NHK.

02:57 The tsunami warnings stretched from Japan's main northern island of Hokkaido to the main

03:01 south-western island of Kuisho.

03:04 South Korea also recorded a small tsunami in some areas, the Korea Times reported.

03:09 As the region remains on edge, our commitment to delivering real-time updates and insights

03:14 continues.

03:15 Subscribe for ongoing coverage as the community prepares for potential aftershocks and takes

03:20 proactive measures to safeguard lives and property.

03:23 "It's still coming, it's still coming."

03:41 "It's still coming."

03:42 "It's still coming."

03:42 (dramatic music)

03:44 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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