June 05, 2026
Evacuation orders are in place for 1,541 households or 3,233 residents, roughly a third of Otsuchi's population
Tremors have been felt across Kabul, Islamabad, and New Delhi
Heavy rains over five days kill 45 people and injure 74, destroying homes and displacing families
Weather conditions are still unstable with more rain expected
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has visited the landslide-hit area
Over 20,000 people have been moved to shelters as floodwaters rise
Six people, including two teenagers, have been presumed dead after the landslide
The military has erected at least 10 portable bridges to distribute food and supplies to isolated residents