Japan is on high alert after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the south, causing demand for disaster kits to skyrocket. The weather agency issued a warning about a possible megaquake, urging people not to hoard essential supplies.
In Tokyo, supermarkets are rationing bottled water due to the increased demand. Online retailers are seeing a surge in orders for portable toilets, preserved food, and water. Residents are ramping up their disaster preparedness, with some expressing concerns about safety, while others remain resigned to the inevitability of a major quake.
The Nankai Trough subduction zone has been identified as a high-risk area for a massive earthquake. Although the likelihood of a megaquake is elevated, experts reassure that the risk is still low. Amid the fear, spam posts on social media platforms are spreading misinformation.
Japan, sitting on major tectonic plates, experiences frequent earthquakes. The reminder of past devastating quakes serves as a sobering reality for the population of 125 million in the earthquake-prone country.
Published in Dawn, August 11th, 2024
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