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M7.5 quake off Aomori coast lifts tsunami advisory, 30 injured
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A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, prompting a tsunami advisory that was lifted Tuesday morning. Thirty injuries and one residential fire were confirmed, as the government rushes to assess damage and conduct rescues. Warnings of aftershocks and an elevated risk of a megaquake persist.
In an update to the devastating floods that have battered Limpopo and Mpumalanga since late December—initially claiming 11 lives as reported last week—the death toll has risen to 37 amid billions in damage, prompting a national disaster declaration. President Cyril Ramaphosa visited affected areas in Mpumalanga, urging better disaster responses amid climate change. Recovery efforts are underway as weather warnings ease and parts of Kruger National Park reopen.
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The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reports 914 deaths from floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, with 389 others still missing. President Prabowo Subianto orders restoration of electricity and road access to ensure logistics and fuel supply. The government seals four legal entities suspected of forest destruction contributing to the disaster.
The Kenyan State Department of Foreign Affairs has called on citizens to share details of relatives facing dangers overseas, amid reports of threats to Kenyans in Tanzania following election violence. The ministry emphasized cooperation to ensure the safety of nationals abroad. This follows assurances from the Kenyan High Commission in Tanzania that operations have resumed normally.
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President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez visited Guamá in Santiago de Cuba to oversee recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Accompanied by officials, he assessed damage to roads and isolated communities. Residents expressed gratitude for the support while highlighting remaining challenges.