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Typhoon Dolphin forces mass evacuations and grounds flights across southern Japan
weather3 months ago

Typhoon Dolphin forces mass evacuations and grounds flights across southern Japan

Typhoon Dolphin, a Category 1 storm with winds up to 144 kph, struck southern Japan on August 7, 2026. Authorities ordered nearly 260,000 people in Kagoshima and Okinawa to evacuate, while over 500 flights were canceled. Naha Airport closed, and U.S. military bases on Okinawa entered their highest alert level. The storm brought heavy rain and high waves, compounding risks in Kyushu, which was still recovering from a recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake.

via Japan Today|
#evacuations#flight-cancellations#kyushu
Japan Kumamoto Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 34 as Heat and Aftershocks Hamper Rescue
world3 months ago

Japan Kumamoto Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 34 as Heat and Aftershocks Hamper Rescue

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan on July 30, 2026, killing at least 34 people and injuring 96. The disaster, centered near Uki in Kumamoto Prefecture, caused widespread destruction, including a partial collapse of the Aeon Mall and a chimney collapse at a Nippon Paper factory. Rescue efforts are severely complicated by extreme heat, water shortages, and ongoing aftershocks, with thousands of survivors sleeping in cars or shelters due to power and fuel outages.

via Al Jazeera|
#disaster-relief#earthquake#japan
Japan’s Kumamoto Quake Death Toll Reaches 23 Amid Heat and Aftershocks
world3 months ago

Japan’s Kumamoto Quake Death Toll Reaches 23 Amid Heat and Aftershocks

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 23 people and injuring 62. Rescue operations are complicated by a magnitude 5.8 aftershock and temperatures reaching 35C. Approximately 5,000 Self-Defence Forces personnel are deployed to the region, where nearly 34,900 homes lack electricity and 15,000 lack water. The Aeon mall in Kashima suffered significant structural damage, including a gas explosion, with eight people recovered from the rubble, three of whom died. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized the urgency of rescue efforts, while industrial output in the region was disrupted as Toyota halted production at three plants.

via The Guardian|
#aftershocks#japan-earthquake#kumamoto
Kumamoto Quake Kills 13 as Mall Collapse Traps Survivors
world3 months ago

Kumamoto Quake Kills 13 as Mall Collapse Traps Survivors

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan on July 28, killing at least 13 people and causing significant structural damage. The quake, centered near Kumamoto, triggered a brief tsunami warning and widespread infrastructure failures, including power outages and suspended rail services. Rescue operations are ongoing at a collapsed shopping mall, with officials warning of aftershocks and landslides in the coming week.

via Al Jazeera|
#aeon-mall#japan-earthquake#kumamoto
Deadly Deluge: Japan's Southwest Ravaged by Record Rainfall
natural-disasters3 years ago

Deadly Deluge: Japan's Southwest Ravaged by Record Rainfall

Heavy rain in Japan's Kyushu region has caused landslides, resulting in one death and three people missing. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for thousands of residents and suspended the Shinkansen bullet train service. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of the potential for floods and more landslides, urging people to seek shelter. The region is expected to receive additional heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours.

via DW (English)|
#evacuation#heavy-rain#japan