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Japan Emergency Disaster Appeal

The 9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the east coast of Japan on Friday 11 March, was one of the largest ever recorded which left wastelands of mud and debris along Japan's northeast coast where towns and villages used to be.

The tidal waters swept away homes, livelihoods and infrastructure, and a nuclear emergency has been declared with explosions at one power station.

At least 16,000 people are thought to have died in disaster. More than 300,000 people have been evacuated.

It is expected that the confirmed numbers of fatalities and casualties will rise as the waters recede and relief effort continues.  The response is being led by the Japanese government which is amongst the best prepared in the world for such disasters.

They will be supported by national non-governmental organisations which also have significant disaster response experience and resources.

Islamic Relief has decided to intervene through a local partner (Caritas International) and will send a small team to Japan for a joint mission with the local partner.

Islamic Releif Worldwide teams in Malaysia, Indonesia, and China have been requested by the Japanese government to be on standby and are closely monitoring the situation.

 

 

 
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