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Heat, Havoc, and Heartbreak in Kumamoto | Texas News
A devastating magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck southwestern Japan, leaving over 700 homes destroyed and more than 11,000 buildings damaged, with 38 lives lost. Compounding the crisis, sweltering temperatures near 40°C are straining survivors already displaced into overcrowded shelters—many without air conditioning, water, or fuel—raising fears of deadly heat illness. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s helicopter tour and visit to a well-equipped shelter drew backlash for not reflecting the grim reality faced by thousands in schools and community centers. Meanwhile, a separate tragedy unfolded…
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