Power outages, heat prompt evacuees to stay in cars after Japan quake Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Thousands of evacuees remained at over 400 shelters in the prefecture on July 29, with some shelters were not opened due to power and water outages. PHOTO: AFP Published Jul 29, 2026, 09:55 PM Updated Jul 29, 2026, 11:02 PM Set as preferred source Listen Summarise A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Kumamoto Prefecture, causing power outages and forcing about 10,000 people to evacuate to over 400 shelters, some without electricity or water. Many evacuees stayed in their cars due…
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