Death toll from Japan’s earthquakes up to 110

YEREVAN, JANUARY 6, ARMENPRESS.The death toll from the earthquakes that continue in Japan for the sixth day in a row has reached 110, as follows from the data published by the regional authorities, Tass reports.

The death toll from Japan’s earthquake has topped 100 for the first time since 2016, when adevastating earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture inthe southwest ofthe country, killing 273 people.

According tothe recent data, atleast 516 people have received injuries ofvarious degree ofseverity. Sofar, emergency services have not detected location of222 residents. Asearch and rescue operation isunderway inthe disaster area, involving the Japan Self-Defense Forces.

The greatest damage was caused toIshikawa Prefecture where more than 250 houses were destroyed, and fires destroyed about 300 buildings. The region continues toexperience power and water shortages and fuel shortages.