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More than 2,000 people remain in evacuation centers in Kumamoto one month after the earthquake, with heat posing new risks. Local authorities are distributing supplies and rushing to build temporary housing.
Taiwan's government has raised more than NT$300 million ($9.4 million) in donations to support victims of the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto, Japan, in late July. The funds will be transferred to Japan for relief and reconstruction efforts, with contributions accepted until the end of August.
The UK, Australia and Canada have condemned Israel's decision not to pursue criminal charges over the deadly April 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen aid convoy in Gaza, calling it 'shameful.' The three nations urged Israel to comply with international humanitarian law and demanded accountability for the seven aid workers killed, while WCK and other allies echoed calls for an independent probe.
In Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, arched temporary shelters are being set up in the backyards of collapsed homes to provide emergency housing for earthquake victims. These "instant houses" offer a flexible solution amid delays in traditional temporary housing, easing the burden on evacuation centers.
Three days after a deadly earthquake on Indonesia's Flores Island, thousands remain displaced and many children are suffering from trauma. Relief efforts are underway, but psychological support is critically needed.
The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province has climbed to 68, with thousands more waiting for aid. Rescue teams are still searching for victims as many communities on Flores remain cut off. Authorities have declared a 14-day emergency and are rushing supplies to the affected areas.
Residents in hard-hit areas of Colombia say the government's slow response after the 7.4-magnitude earthquake reflects a long history of neglect, leaving them desperate for aid. In Buenaventura, a port city with 432,000 people, survivors are still waiting for help days after the disaster.
More than 1,200 relief volunteers have entered Kumamoto Prefecture, the epicenter of the earthquake, since local authorities began accepting them earlier this month. The volunteers are helping with cleanup, home repairs, and support for affected residents, as recovery efforts continue.
Japan's Prime Minister announced on August 1 that the government will use more than 20 billion yen from the budget reserve to respond to a recent earthquake. The funds will support emergency relief, infrastructure repairs, and livelihood restoration in affected areas.
