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Tropical Storm Dolphin caused heavy rain and flooding in eastern China after making landfall as a typhoon, raising warnings of severe risks in areas like Yueqing. The storm also intensified monsoon rains that led to landslides in Luzon, Philippines, resulting in five deaths and contributing to a total death toll of 15 over several days. Separately, Tropical Storm Chan-hom was monitored heading toward Japan’s Pacific coast.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that killed 38 people. The cleanup faced challenges due to intense heat, with over 46,000 households without water and temporary housing construction underway.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake caused 38 deaths and widespread damage. Residents face challenges including water shortages and extreme heat, with over 46,000 households without water and 8,500 people in emergency shelters. A mall explosion linked to a gas leak killed two employees, and criticism arose over the prime minister's visit to a well-equipped shelter.

An elderly woman in her 70s with apparent heat stroke was found dead in a car in Kumamoto, Japan, raising the earthquake death toll to 36. The region faces extreme heat and challenges including fuel shortages, water scarcity, and overcrowded evacuation shelters.

Japan ended a dayslong search-and-rescue operation at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake killed 34 people. The mall's collapse, caused by a gas leak explosion, trapped employees, with five rescued and seven bodies recovered. Rescue efforts concluded as all missing were accounted for, but challenges like water shortages and extreme heat persist.

Japan ended a multi-day search-and-rescue operation at a collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed 34 people. Five were rescued and seven bodies recovered over five days, with officials confirming all missing individuals accounted for. The mall collapse followed an explosion likely caused by a gas leak, and ongoing challenges include water shortages, heatwaves, and damaged infrastructure.

Japanese authorities ended a five-day search-and-rescue operation at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto, following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that killed 34 people. The mall's second floor collapsed due to an explosion from a suspected gas leak, resulting in five survivors rescued and seven bodies recovered. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged teams to 'not leave anyone behind' as challenges like water shortages and extreme heat impacted over 70,000 homes.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has killed 34 people, with rescuers searching collapsed structures like the Aeon Mall in Kashima and a factory in Yatsushiro. Over 79,000 homes lack water, 2,700 are without electricity, and thousands face heat-related risks amid summer temperatures exceeding 35°C.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan caused 34 confirmed deaths, damaged infrastructure including a mall and factory, and left over 9,000 people in shelters. Search efforts continue at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima and a factory in Yatsushiro, with 11 rescued and 18 confirmed dead at those sites.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu island in Japan, causing structural collapses at a shopping center and paper factory, resulting in injuries, missing persons, and evacuations. Tsunami advisories were issued but lifted, while businesses like Toyota and Honda suspended operations for safety assessments.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, Japan, causing the collapse of the Aeon Mall in Kashima Town, leaving 20-30 employees missing and others injured. A tsunami advisory was issued but lifted within two hours. Damage to roads, bridges, and buildings was reported, with trains and an airport runway suspended for safety checks.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan, causing dozens of injuries and building damage, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Officials reported the injuries.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan, injuring dozens and damaging buildings, as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan's Kyushu island, causing injuries, infrastructure damage, and a temporary tsunami advisory. The government launched a task force to assess damage and coordinate rescue efforts, with reports of fires, road closures, and a derailed train. No major nuclear facility damage was reported.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, causing injuries, damage to infrastructure, and a temporarily issued tsunami advisory that was later lifted. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no tsunami was observed, and the U.S. Geological Survey revised the quake’s magnitude to 6.8. Government officials reported injuries, road and building damage, and ongoing assessments of the situation.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, causing injuries, building collapses, power outages, and triggering tsunami warnings. Companies like Sony and TSMC operate in the region, while the Japanese government issued emergency warnings for multiple southern prefectures.

A major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture, prompting tsunami warnings in the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, prompting a tsunami alert according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, prompting a tsunami alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan’s Kyushu island, prompting a tsunami advisory for Ariake Bay. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged coastal avoidance and confirmed a government task force was assessing damage, while no major infrastructure or nuclear facility abnormalities were reported.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu, prompting a tsunami advisory issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto in Kyushu, southern Japan, prompting a tsunami advisory issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan's Kyushu island, prompting a tsunami advisory issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu, prompting a tsunami advisory issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, prompting a tsunami advisory from the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the sea surface.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, triggering a tsunami alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake reached the highest level on Japan’s Shindo scale, indicating extreme shaking.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Japan, as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The event is detailed in an article with no public comments on Hacker News.

Japan is experiencing extreme heat, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to hold a public poll for a new term. The poll aimed to select a name for the unprecedented weather phenomenon.

Japan recorded its first 'cruelly hot day' (kokushobi) since introducing the term in April, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in cities like Gujo, Tajimi, and Toyota. The Japan Meteorological Agency coined the term to highlight increasingly common extreme heat, as Gujo and Toyota set all-time temperature records at 40°C and 40.1°C, respectively.

Heavy rain caused flooding in western Japan as two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, approached. Over 30 homes were flooded in Nara and Hiroshima, with disruptions to trains and flights. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned the storms would reach Tokyo, dumping heavy rain.

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, causing minor injuries and disruptions but no tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no serious injuries, while the U.S. Geological Survey reported a slightly lower magnitude of 6.9. Some train services were suspended, and schools in affected areas canceled classes.

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan's coast, causing mild shaking in Tokyo and northeastern regions. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The government's emergency team is monitoring the situation, while railways in the area suspended operations for safety checks.

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan's Iwate coast, with no tsunami warning issued. No injuries or damages were reported, and nuclear facilities including Fukushima Daiichi remained unaffected. The quake occurred during morning rush hour and mildly shook Tokyo.

A magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck off northern Japan, according to the meteorological agency. The event was reported by the Associated Press.

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture northeast of Tokyo at 7:46 p.m. (1046 GMT), causing no reported damage or injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no tsunami risk, while Shinkansen bullet trains in northeastern regions were temporarily suspended for safety checks.

Typhoon Jangmi caused 23 injuries in Japan, with 1.52 million people advised to evacuate due to 80mph winds and heavy rainfall. The storm damaged 57 homes, disrupted electricity for 60,000 households, and harmed Himeji Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site.

Japan is on high alert for a potential stronger earthquake in the coming week after the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a warning, following the recent lifting of a tsunami alert.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off northern Japan prompted a tsunami alert and a 1% risk advisory for a mega-quake in the next week. The Japan Meteorological Agency and Cabinet Office urged residents to prepare, while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized emergency readiness. The quake, near the Chishima and Japan trenches, caused minor tsunamis but no major damage, echoing concerns from the 2011 disaster.

Japan's meteorological agency has issued a tsunami warning and warns of a potential stronger earthquake in the next week, prompting high alert measures across the country.

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan, prompting a tsunami alert. The quake occurred near Sanriku at 4:53 p.m. local time, with a depth of 10 miles, and NHK warned of a potential 10-foot tsunami in the region.