Death toll reaches 30 after powerful earthquake in Japan

The strongest 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan led to 30 confirmed deaths, as stated by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

The quake, which occurred on the first day of the new year, caused extensive damage in the coastal region of central Japan, with buildings collapsing and fires breaking out, according to the foreign media.

The prime minister expressed concern about the potential for more casualties, describing the disaster as large-scale.

Rescue efforts are challenging due to the destruction, making it difficult to reach and help those affected. Roads have also been damaged, hindering rescue operations, and the full extent of destruction is hard to assess.

Following the earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued but has now been lifted. 

The situation in the area is extremely terrible, according to the foreign media.

The affected areas are in a dire situation, with damaged infrastructure and approximately 30,000 people without electricity.

Notably, the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.6, causing significant devastation and triggering concerns about further consequences in the affected regions.