Hundreds of people lined up, sometimes for more than an hour, to receive food as electricity and water supplies to tens of thousands of households remained cut off following powerful earthquakes in southern Japan.
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| About 110,000 people were evacuated after earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu. An aerial view shows people lining up to receive aid from the Self-Defense Forces in the town of Mashiki on April 15. Photo: AFP |
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| Two women guide evacuees lining up to receive drinks and food in Mashiki town, one of the towns worst hit by the quake, with 20 people dead. Photo: Kyodo |
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| Locals lined up. “Yesterday, I only ate a piece of tofu and a ball of rice. That’s all,” said the mayor of one of the affected areas. “What we’re most worried about now is food. There’s no electricity or water.” Photo: AP |
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| The 7.3-magnitude earthquake early on April 16 killed at least 33 people and injured 1,000, causing extensive damage to roads, bridges and homes. This was the second strong earthquake to hit Kumamoto Prefecture in just 48 hours. The first one struck on the evening of April 14, killing nine people. Meanwhile, 11 people are still missing. Photo: Kyodo |
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| Of the more than 500 earthquakes in Kyushu island since April 14, more than 70 have been measured at least 4 on Japan's intensity scale, strong enough to shake buildings. |
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| People receive rice balls from soldiers of the Self-Defense Forces at the Mashiki town office. Photo: AFP |
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| Evacuees received relief goods yesterday at the gate of Kumamoto City Hall, the capital of Kumamoto Prefecture. Photo: AFP |
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| Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said today that he wanted to declare the area a disaster zone as soon as possible. "We want to continue our rescue and relief efforts, prioritizing human lives," he told parliament. Photo: AFP |
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| Food supplies are in short supply as roads are cut off by landslides. Photo: AFP |
According to VNE
