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The death toll from a recent earthquake in Japan has risen to 28, according to the government. Survivors are facing extreme heat conditions, prompting the Self-Defense Force to install approximately 300 air-conditioning units at evacuation centers to provide relief. The article, published by The Business Times Singapore on July 30, 2026, highlights the ongoing humanitarian response and the challenges posed by the combination of disaster aftermath and severe weather.
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The death toll from the earthquake in Japan has climbed to 28, the government confirmed, as survivors face punishing heat conditions in evacuation centres.
Key Developments
- Death toll: 28 confirmed fatalities
- Evacuation conditions: Survivors are contending with extreme heat
- Government response: The Self-Defense Force has installed approximately 300 air-conditioning units at evacuation centres
Rescue Operations
Rescue workers continue search operations, including at the damaged Aeon Mall in Kashima town, Kumamoto Prefecture, as of July 30.
Photo: Rescue workers conducting a search operation at the damaged Aeon Mall in Kashima town, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Jul 30. (REUTERS)
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Japan quake death toll climbs to 28, government says; survivors face punishing heat