SocietyKumamoto earthquake death toll reaches 36; shelters to strengthen heatstroke measures

Kumamoto Prefecture says 36 people have died in connection with last month’s major earthquake, including two whose links to the disaster are still being investigated. More than 9,000 people remain evacuated, and measures to prevent heatstroke at shelters will be strengthened as hot weather is expected to continue.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-08-01 20:26Original