114 Indonesians in Shelters After Japan Powerful Earthquake

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A total of 114 Indonesian citizens have taken shelters prepared by Japanese authorities following the powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck areas along the west coast of Japan, with Wajima City suffering the most severe damage on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Judha Nugraha, Director of Citizens Protection at the Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry, confirmed that the diaspora in Japan has taken shelter at three points; 53 people in Ogi, 25 people in Suzu, and 27 people in Saikai.

“Based on the latest communication with the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo and community members, the citizens are in shelters and need logistical support. Earlier, they had difficulty communicating due to network problems,” Judha said.

The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, he added, would immediately send emergency logistical assistance to the citizens in these shelters.

Judha also confirmed that no Indonesians were among the victims of the earthquake. “Local authorities have lifted the tsunami warning, but warned of possible aftershocks for the upcoming week,” he said.

“The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo and the Indonesian Consulate General in Osaka urge the Indonesian citizens to remain vigilant and monitor information and instructions from local authorities,” Judha added.

As of 5:40 p.m. Japanese time on January 2, the powerful earthquake caused at least 48 deaths and injuries in Ishikawa, Niigata, Fukui, Toyama, and Gifu prefectures. Additionally, 30 buildings reportedly collapsed in Ishikawa.

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