Japan earthquake death toll tops 126

YEREVAN, JANUARY 6, ARMENPRESS.The death toll from Japan's New Year's Day earthquake topped 126 on Saturday with more than 222 people still missing, as follows from the data published by the regional authorities.

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.