One week on, disaster response in Kumamoto shifts to helping survivors
Uneven conditions at evacuation centers, where summer heat is compounding shortages of water and other essentials, are raising fears of heatstroke and blood clots among survivors.
One week after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, the disaster response has shifted from search and rescue efforts to stabilizing survivors and preventing further casualties. However, uneven conditions in evacuation centers have raised concerns. Medical experts warn of potential heatstroke and blood clots due to a shortage of essentials and scorching summer temperatures.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the death toll from the July 28 earthquake stood at 38, with 123 injured, including one suspected to have died from heatstroke while trapped in a car.
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