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Aerial photo shows shocking damage to Suzu city as tens of thousands of homes are destroyed in Japan

An aerial image shows an area of houses completely destroyed by the earthquake that has so far taken 48 lives.

Tens of thousands of houses and buildings have been turned to rubble and left terrified survivors to brave sub-zero temperatures on the streets.

TOPSHOT - This aerial photo provided by Jiji Press shows damage in the city of Suzu, Ishikawa prefecture on January 2, 2024, a day after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture. Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks on January 2 to find survivors of a major earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, killing at least 30 people and causing widespread destruction. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT (Photo by STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images)

Minister urges Japan to ‘stay alert’ for more earthquakes

Yoshimasa Hayashi, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary, said the Prime Minister urged the government to ‘put lives first’ and to ‘understand the situation’ of the devastation caused by the earthquake.

He said: ‘To the people of Japan, please be on alert that there may be earthquakes for about a week of an intensity scale of up to seven.

‘To the people that live in areas where the shake was strong, please look out for evacuation information through local offices, on TV, radio, and internet and take action accordingly.’

Hayashi said there are 120 ‘cases of people’ who are waiting to be rescued and then adding ‘a total of 57,360 people have evacuated’.

epa11052743 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks on strong earthquake hitting central Japan at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, 02 January 2024. A strong earthquake hit a wide area on the Sea of Japan coast on 01 January, according to the National Police Agency. The earthquake recorded a maximum intensity of 7 on the Japanese seismic scale in the Noto Peninsula and triggered a major tsunami warning in Ishikawa Prefecture. Ishikawa Prefecture Government has announced six people were killed by the earthquake. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency has announced on 02 January 2024 about 30 people were injured by the earthquake. Emperor Naruhito cancelled celebration of the New Year with the public at the Imperial Palace on 02 January 2024. EPA/JIJI PRESS JAPAN OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/

Aerial footage shows boats capsized in Suzu City after earthquake horror

Harrowing footage shows boats capsized and sinking in Suzu city after an earthquake rocked Japan on New Year’s Day.

The water can be seen littered with broken boat parts as other capsized boats are visible on the ground.

At least 48 people have died following the devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake that that happened yesterday.

At least 48 people have died following the devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan’s main island of Honshu yesterday.

Tens of thousands of houses and buildings have been turned to rubble and left terrified survivors to brave sub-zero temperatures on the streets, unable to return to their homes.

Dozens of people are still missing and unaccounted for amid the New Year’s disaster, with the death toll expected to rise sharply as rescuers begin to recover victims buried beneath the debris.

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Daylight reveals full destruction of Japan’s deadly 7.6 magnitude earthquake with homes toppled, temples destroyed and white smoke rising from charred remains of buildings

As daylight broke across Japan this morning the full destruction of the deadly 7.6 magnitude earthquake was laid bare showing collapsed homes, toppled temples and huge cracks in the middle of roads.

White smoke continued to rise from the charred remains of buildings, as the country woke to the horrific aftermath after being hit with 150 quakes in less than 24 hours.

One building, believed to be a seven-storey block, was seen lying on its side while a temple in Suzu City is said to have been completely destroyed. In popular tourist site Wajima City, in the Ishikawa Prefecture at least 100 buildings have been destroyed.

Shocking images emerging from the country show houses flattened to the ground, with abandoned cars being engulfed into huge crevices in the road.

Smoke rises from the site of a fire occurred following an earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. A series of powerful earthquakes in western Japan left at least four people dead and damaged homes, cars and boats, with officials warning people on Tuesday to stay away from their homes in some areas because of a continuing risk of major quakes and tsunamis. (Kyodo News via AP)
epa11053071 An aerial view shows a collapsed building after a strong earthquake, in Wajima, central Japan, 02 January 2024. The Ishikawa Prefecture Government as well as the Fire and Disaster Management Agency announced that 30 people were killed by the magnitude 7 earthquake that struck the area on 01 January. In response to the severity of the situation, Emperor Naruhito cancelled the celebration of the New Year with the public at the Imperial Palace on 02 January 2024. EPA/JIJI PRESS JAPAN OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY
TOPSHOT - This aerial photo shows damaged and destroyed homes along a street in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture on January 2, 2024, a day after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture. Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks on January 2 to find survivors of a major earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, killing at least six people and leaving a trail of destruction. (Photo by Fred MERY / AFP) (Photo by FRED MERY/AFP via Getty Images)
WAJIMA, JAPAN - JANUARY 02: Police officers search for survivors at a collapsed house after multiple strong earthquakes the previous day on January 2, 2024 in Wajima, Ishikawa, Japan. A tsunami warning was issued Japan's coastline after a series of earthquakes, the biggest measuring 7.6 magnitude, hit the areas around Toyama and Niigata in central Japan. At least 30 people confirmed dead in Ishikawa Prefecture, where is the epicenter of the earthquakes. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)

At least 48 dead after monster Japan quake

We have just received the sad news that the death toll after the Japan quakes has reached 48.

This comes as Japanese rescuers are battling the clock and powerful aftershocks today to find survivors after more than 150 earthquakes – ranging from magnitude 3.0 to 7.6 – caused wide-ranging destruction.

The 7.6 magnitude quake that rattled Ishikawa prefecture on the main island of Honshu triggered tsunami waves more than a metre high, toppled houses, caused a major fire and tore apart roads.

Local authorities put the death toll at 48, but the number was expected to rise as rescuers comb through the rubble.

‘Very extensive damage has been confirmed, including numerous casualties, building collapses and fires,’ Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (pictured below) said after a disaster response meeting.

‘We have to race against time to search for and rescue victims of the disaster.’

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks at a press conference in Tokyo Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, damaging buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. (Kyodo News via AP)

RECAP: What we know so far about the devastating aftermath of the quakes

If you are just joining us now, here is a recap of what we know so far:

  • At least 48 people have died, but the death toll is expected to climb
  • Hundreds of buildings have been destroyed and several towns were cut off due to damaged roads and landslides
  • More than 150 earthquakes hit Japan in less than 24 hours and more are expected today
  • Rescuers are battling the clock to find survivors buried alive under collapsed houses

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We will bring you the latest developments in Japan as rescuers scramble to find survivors after more than 150 quakes hit the country in less than 24 hours.

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