Japan Quake Survivors Battle Thirst, Heat as Toll Rises

A big earthquake hit the city of Yatsushiro in Japan, breaking many houses and killing 30 people.

After the quake, almost all 58,000 homes had no running water or electricity.

The hot summer made it hard for people to stay cool, so the city set up emergency toilets and used military water trucks.

Big companies like Toyota and Sony stopped making cars and electronics because the quake hurt their factories.

The Japanese army put 300 air‑conditioners in shelters to help people avoid heatstroke.

Officials are still trying to fix the water pipes and power lines, but it could take a long time.

The quake also made some factories in Taiwan pause work to check for damage.

People in the city are working hard to clean up and survive the heat while waiting for help.