Casualties and Damages

Death toll rises to 10,804 from quake-tsunami in Japan

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-03-27 22:39
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TOKYO - The National Police Agency said on Sunday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 10,804 people dead and 16,244 others unaccounted for in Japan by 21:00 pm local time (1200 GMT).

According to the agency, more than 240,000 people are still taking shelter in about 1,900 evacuation centers.

A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.

Heavy casualties and extensive damage have been caused by the twin disasters.

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