Japan’s PM Cancels Trip to Uzbekistan
World
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has canceled his planned visit to Central Asia and Mongolia after an unprecedented warning of an increased risk of a major earthquake along Japan's Pacific coast. This marks the first time such a warning has been issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
During a press conference on Sunday, Kishida announced that he would remain in the country to ensure preparedness and communication in the event of an emergency. Although the warning did not specify a timeframe or call for evacuations, the Prime Minister acknowledged the anxiety the situation might cause among the public.
The Japan Meteorological Agency's advisory highlights a heightened probability of a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough, an ocean-floor trench along Japan’s Pacific coast, a region known for its catastrophic tsunamis triggered by past quakes.
Kishida's trip, initially scheduled from Friday to Monday, was to include visits to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia. However, the trip was canceled as a precautionary measure. The government is now considering holding online meetings with regional leaders instead.
According to Japan's Ministry of Infrastructure, the probability of an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 or 9 occurring in the Nankai Trough in the next 30 years is estimated at 70-80%.
The Japan Meteorological Agency's advisory highlights a heightened probability of a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough, an ocean-floor trench along Japan’s Pacific coast, a region known for its catastrophic tsunamis triggered by past quakes.
Kishida's trip, initially scheduled from Friday to Monday, was to include visits to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia. However, the trip was canceled as a precautionary measure. The government is now considering holding online meetings with regional leaders instead.
According to Japan's Ministry of Infrastructure, the probability of an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 or 9 occurring in the Nankai Trough in the next 30 years is estimated at 70-80%.
Powered by Froala Editor