狸の親子さんの おぼえた日記 - 2021年7月6日(火)

Search efforts steppping up in Atami mudslides -NHK WORLD- JAPAN 4 hours ago

Rescuers continue their search for survivors of last weekend's deadly mudslides in central Japan, as the critical 72-hour deadline to find survivors approaches.


A torrent of mud ripped through the city of Atami in Shizuoka Prefecture on Saturday, washing away at least 130 homes and buiding. So far, four people have beeen confirmed dead.

Search and rescue crews are srepping up their efforts, as the crucial 72-hour period ends around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

It is unclear how many people were trapped in the mudslides.

Authrities released a list of 64 people still unaccounted for. The authorities believe these people are residents of the devastated area, based on records.

Official said former residents of the area may be still on that list. The officials are calling on people to provide any information they may have about the people on the list.

Police said they are still receiving reports of persons unaccunted for. Officials are preparing to disclose their names after gaining consent from those who sent in the reports.