Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:25pm on 01 Jan 2024,Monday India Global
The Indian embassy in Japan establishes an emergency control room and shares helpline numbers for Indian citizens following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake triggering a tsunami. The embassy is in regular contact with local authorities, emphasizing citizens' adherence to government instructions. The helpline numbers include Mr. Yakub Topno, Mr. Ajay Sethi, Mr. D.N.Barnwal, Mr. S. Bhattacharya, and Mr. Vivek Rathee. The Japan Meteorological Agency issues tsunami warnings for Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama. While there are no immediate reports of major injuries, the Prime Minister urges residents to stay vigilant for potential earthquakes and evacuate tsunami-prone areas.