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SocietyOne Week After Kumamoto Earthquake, 38 Dead as Preventing Disaster-Related Deaths Becomes Urgent

One week after an earthquake registering a maximum intensity of 7 struck Kumamoto Prefecture, 38 people have died, including those suspected of suffering disaster-related deaths. More than 7,500 people remain in shelters, while over 44,000 households are without water. Some evacuees are sleeping in cars amid dangerous heat.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-08-03 22:12Original

One Week After Kumamoto Earthquake, 38 Dead as Preventing Disaster-Related Deaths Becomes Urgent
One Week After Kumamoto Earthquake, 38 Dead as Preventing Disaster-Related Deaths Becomes UrgentSociety