Indian Embassy in Japan sets up emergency control room after earthquake, tsunami hit island nation

The Japan Meteorological Agency has advised people residing in coastal areas and along rivers - where tsunami warnings have been issued - to evacuate immediately and move to safe areas.

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jan 1, 2024 07:36 PM IST

A torii gate is damaged after an earthquake at a shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Japan issued tsunami alerts Monday after a series of strong quakes in the Sea of Japan. (AP/PTI)

In response to the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck north-central Japan earlier today, the Indian Embassy has established an emergency control room to provide assistance and support to those affected. The 7.6 magnitude earthquake has triggered urgent evacuation alerts in various coastal areas of Japan and in order to aid Indian nationals in distress, the embassy enlisted numbers and email IDs in an update on their X handle.

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The embassy assured Indian citizens of providing necessary support and urged them to heed instructions of the local government and reach out to the emergency control room for any required assistance.

Embassy has set up an emergency control room for anyone to contact in connection with the Earthquake and Tsunami on January I, 2024. The following Emergency numbers and email IDs may be contacted for any assistance. pic.twitter.com/oMkvbbJKEh

— India in Japanインド大使館 (@IndianEmbTokyo) January 1, 2024

Earlier today, in a televised address, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged citizens to adhere to evacuation orders promptly. He also cautioned that more powerful earthquakes and tsunami waves could follow the initial ones, emphasising the importance of staying vigilant and following safety protocols.

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Local media reports indicate that several coastal roads have been closed due to the tsunami’s impact, and bullet trains in the affected region have been temporarily suspended for safety reasons. The situation remains fluid, and authorities are working diligently to assess the extent of the damage and provide timely assistance to those in need.

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