Death Toll After Japan Typhoon Reaches 58 As Rescuers Search For 12 More
JAPAN – As the country was hit by Typhoon Hagibis, authorities have confirmed 58 deaths as heavy rains hinder efforts by thousands of rescuers.
Typhoon Hagibis entered Japan on Saturday night. It carried along massive winds and heavy rain across 36 of 47 prefectures.
This caused landslides and severe flooding within the affected areas. The government has given lower numbers regarding the death tolls but was still updating information.
The Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe stated that many people are still unaccounted for in the affected areas. He added that units are giving there best for the search and rescue efforts.
Based on a report by Inquirer, the Prime Minister said that they would do whatever they can for victims and survivors. He also called in 1,000 reserve troops to join 31,000 active forces in search operations.
However, their rescue efforts were hindered by additional rain hitting central and eastern Japan. With this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga asked people to stay fully vigilant amidst the catastrophe.
His camp also added that they would continue their operation while getting ready for secondary disasters due to the current rain.
The highest number of deaths were recorded in the Fukushima prefecture north of Tokyo. At least 18 people died in the prefecture including a mother who was trapped in a flood with her two children.
Survivors recalled how the water rose rapidly to chest height in almost an hour. Reports also stated that most of the dead found in Fukushima were elderly.
Although the threat brought about by the rain is expected to diminish on Tuesday, temperatures are expected to drop. In some areas
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