
Jul 30, 2026
✦Hindustan Times
Japan earthquake aftermath: Death count hits 34 amid rising heat
The death count hit 34 after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island. Thousands of rescuers started search missions as 9,000 people got displaced. With temperatures rising to 39 degrees Celsius, survivors face heatstroke risks. “Fresh water is so valuable,” said resident Akiko Inazaki, who now lives in a tent.