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Kumamoto Earthquake Aftermath and Rescue Efforts | Texas News
A devastating magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, triggering catastrophic damage including a mall collapse and factory chimney disaster that left nine dead and two rescued. Rescue teams have accounted for all missing at the mall, but search efforts continue across the region with thousands of responders on the ground. Over 100 injured, dozens more feared dead, and nearly 70,000 homes without fresh water as extreme heat worsens fuel shortages. Thousands shelter in crowded, unsanitary conditions raising health and privacy concerns, while officials scramble to deliver supplies…
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