It is already more than 2 months after the great Earthquake of March 11, 2011 that severely hit the Japan. More than 15,000 people lost their lives and more than 15000 are still missing. It is the worst type of natural disaster after the 1923 Kanto Earthquake in which more than 100,000 people were killed. The major cause of the casualties was Tsunami rather than the building damage by the earthquake shaking.The most affected areas include the Miyagi, Iwate and Fukushima prefectures all in the Northern part of Japan. Properties worth of billions of dollars have been destroyed. It has been said that it will take more than 2 years to clear the debris and make the area fit for the rehabilitation.
Drive of the Support
- Rt. Hon. Prime Minister of Nepal Jhal Nath Khanal visited the Japanese Embassy in Nepal on 14th March 2011 (just after 2 days after event) and had meeting with Ambassador Mizuno. He expressed his deep condolences to the victims of the enormously powerful earthquake and tsunami.
- Many people have shown their generosity towards the Japanese people in this difficult times. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Many countries including Nepal have offered their help. As a gesture of support Government of Nepal provided 5,000 blankets for the evacuees suffering from severe cold.
- People pray in memory of Japan earthquake victims back in Nepal. People lit the butter lamps in the memory of the victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in different religious places including Bouddhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Nepalese people residing in Japan have contributed in cash as per their capacity to different organization to support the victims.
These are only the small part of the news related with the help and support.
This blog wishes the deep condolences to the bereaved families and shows the solidarity in this difficult time. May God bless you all to overcome this tragedy.
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