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The Indian Embassy in Japan acted promptly in the aftermath of a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake striking central Japan on January 1, 2024, prompting tsunami warnings along the western coast. Establishing an emergency control room, the embassy has provided contact numbers and email IDs for individuals seeking assistance.
In an official statement, the embassy stated, “Embassy has set up an emergency control room for anyone to contact in connection with the Earthquake and Tsunami on January 1, 2024.” They issued emergency contact numbers for immediate assistance and emphasized regular communication with authorities concerned.
Embassy has set up an emergency control room for anyone to contact in connection with the Earthquake and Tsunami on January I, 2024. The following Emergency numbers and email IDs may be contacted for any assistance. pic.twitter.com/oMkvbbJKEh
— India in Japanインド大使館 (@IndianEmbTokyo) January 1, 2024
The provided emergency contact numbers are as follows:
- +81-80-3930-1715 (Mr. Yakub Topno)
- +81-70-1492-0049 (Mr. Ajay Sethi)
- +81-80-3214-4734 (Mr. D.N. Barnwal)
- +81-80-6229-5382 (Mr. S. Bhattacharya)
- +81-80-3214-4722 (Mr. Vivek Rathee)
The embassy also shared email IDs for communication:
The statement urged individuals to follow the instructions of the local government and assured regular coordination with concerned authorities. As the situation unfolds, the embassy remains actively engaged in providing support to Indian citizens during this critical period.
The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7 on the Japanese scale, originated on the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, affecting central Tokyo. Tsunami warnings were issued for several prefectures, necessitating immediate response measures from the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office. Ongoing assessments will determine the extent of damages in the affected regions.
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