Then vs now
Then and now: Kumamoto earthquake: rescue efforts and recovery
Compiled Aug 3
A powerful earthquake struck Japan's southwestern Kumamoto Prefecture, killing at least 34 people and displacing thousands of residents. Survivors have faced severe conditions in the aftermath, including overcrowded shelters, shortages of water and fuel, and dangerously high temperatures. At least one elderly woman died from apparent heat stroke while sheltering in a car. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited the region as cleanup operations began, with residents working to clear their homes despite the intense heat.
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142 days apart