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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made her first visit to Kumamoto Prefecture following a devastating magnitude 7.1 earthquake that killed 38 people and left over 46,000 households without water.
Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture faces a desperate recovery effort following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that has claimed at least 34 lives. Rescue teams battle extreme heat, ongoing aftershocks and severe infrastructure damage as over 10,000 residents shelter in evacuation centres.
Unprecedented rainfall has triggered flooding across China, killing at least 33 people in landslides and rare tornadoes. A snake farm collapse released 900 reptiles, while authorities battle surging rivers and extreme weather unseen in recent decades.
The UK's Disasters Emergency Committee has mobilized over £10 million in donations following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, with relief organizations delivering emergency aid across affected regions.
Malaysia is rolling out 15 permanent disaster relief centres across nine states this year, with two already completed and nine under construction. The initiative aims to minimise school disruptions during natural disasters.
Venezuela's deadliest earthquake sequence has claimed 3,342 lives with 16,740 injured. Two powerful tremors struck in late June, destroying hundreds of buildings and displacing thousands across the northern region.
Canada has committed US$5 million in emergency humanitarian funding to assist Venezuela following severe earthquakes that have caused significant loss of life and widespread destruction. The aid will support relief operations addressing food, water, health and sanitation needs.