TOKYO – The death toll has risen to 40 along with about 244 injured and about 39 people still missing; Japan's National Police Agency said on Friday evening, after massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake jolted Japan on Friday 11th March 2011 at approximately 14:46 pm (0546 GMT) which resulted in a 10 meter high tsunami waves.
Earlier, the official sources of Japan government confirmed 18 deaths. There's substantial destruction reported mentioning about 200 people have been washed away. Buildings, cars and ships were also swept by the raging waters. Several are missing on Japan's Sendai Island.
The meteorological agency issued its top-level evacuation alerts for the entire Japanese coast, Russia and the Mariana Islands, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.
The damage and destruction from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan looks massive! I hope the United States and other countries make substantial contributions to the relief efforts there.
ReplyDeletethis is still beginning, i fear it will rise beyond the expectation of those who are far from the area.
ReplyDeleteMay Allah bless them all!
and you are right not only U.S. but every one should contribute up to their limits.