Japan Quake Toll Hits 34 as Survivors Struggle in Heat The devastating earthquake that struck Japan two days ago has left a trail of destruction, with at least 34 lives lost and thousands displaced.
The disaster is a stark reminder of the country's woefully inadequate disaster preparedness, particularly given its well documented history of seismic activity.
Emergency workers are struggling to reach survivors trapped under rubble, while also battling sweltering temperatures forecast to soar to 38C this weekend.