# Over 1,000 Remain in Shelters After Kumamoto Quake | Japan News

An episode of [Japan News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6825612462), 28 Oct 2026, 1:26.

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Over three months after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, more than 1,000 residents remain in evacuation shelters, awaiting temporary housing. The quake resulted in 38 deaths and over 420 casualties, with over 82,000 homes damaged. Yatsushiro is particularly affected, housing 579 evacuees. The local government has initiated a restoration plan aimed at providing temporary accommodations and improving infrastructure, while addressing challenges such as extreme heat and water outages. TheDailyNow.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and produced by Qwikcast.ai Sources: N/A More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thedailynewsnow.com/04eeec14de440774 www.TheDailyNow.ai

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