Tokyo, Aug. 2 -- The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Japan's southwestern Kumamoto Prefecture last week has risen to 38, while thousands of people continue to take shelter in relief camps.
According to a report by Japan's public broadcaster NHK on Sunday, authorities have confirmed 36 deaths so far, while two other fatalities are being investigated to determine whether they were caused by the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck last Tuesday.
More than 9,200 people are currently staying in 210 evacuation centres following the quake. Over 3,400 houses have been damaged, while water supply remains disrupted in more than 69,000 homes and business establishments across Kumamoto.
Medical facilities affected by the earthqua...