New Delhi: In a heartfelt letter to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his profound sorrow and concern over the numerous earthquake that struck Japan on January 1, 2024.
Solidarity In Grief
PM Modi conveyed, “I am deeply anguished to learn about the major earthquake, and I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives. We stand in solidarity with Japan and its people affected by this devastating disaster.”
India Stands Ready To Assist
Highlighting the particular strategic and world partnership between India and Japan, PM Modi on Thursday affirmed, “As a special strategic and global partner, India values its relationship with Japan and is ready to extend all possible assistance at this hour of need.”
Tragic Loss Of Lives In Japan
The earthquake, measuring 7.5 magnitude, struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas in central Japan on Monday, leading to at the least 64 casualties, in response to Kyodo News. The in depth injury hampers search and rescue operations within the affected areas.
City In Distress
Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture bore the brunt of structural injury and fires. The full extent of the catastrophe brought on by the highly effective earthquake remains to be unfolding, with rubble and severed roads posing important challenges.
Restricted Access And Rescue Efforts
The northern space of the distant Noto Peninsula confronted restricted entry for over 24 hours after the earthquake, complicating the continuing search and rescue operations. Prime Minister Kishida, throughout a catastrophe emergency assembly, knowledgeable the media that the situation grew to become inaccessible on account of a wrecked highway.
Wajima City witnessed the collapse of 25 buildings, together with homes, with ongoing rescue operations by firefighters. Approximately 200 buildings, together with retailers and homes, are reported to have been burned round Asaichi Street, a preferred vacationer spot.
US Geological Survey’s Report
The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred on the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture round 4.10 pm (native time), at a depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles).Â
