Japan earthquake toll rises to 84 as survival window closes
A woman cycles past damaged houses in Noto town in the Noto peninsula facing the Sea of Japan, northwest of Tokyo, January 2, 2024
THE death toll of the Japan earthquake rose to 84 today and thousands of rescuers continued to search for survivors as the three-day survival window came to an end.
Survival rates drop off 72 hours after the earthquake, which hit on New Year’s Day, experts warn.
Ishikawa officials said that 48 of those who died were in the city of Wajima and 23 were in Suzu.
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