After the devastating Tsunami and massive earth quake in Japan that shook the whole world, finally life is resuming as close to normal as possible. The country’s major airport Tokyo Narita International closed to flight operation on the day of the disaster last week and has only resumed operations today.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday hundreds of flights were cancelled by Japan’s national carrier JAL Japan Airlines as well as British Airways, Finnair and other major European airlines operating flights to Japan. Locally hired media personals and Journalists of European Media Channels remained on duty and traveled towards the accident site for coverage through the highways. However, due to the fear of after-shocks and second tsunami, travelling to the site of the incident or coasts is not recommended for safety reasons.
The Japanese Meteorological Association stated that there are around 70% chances of a second earth quake that can trigger yet another Tsunami in Northern Japan and residents are warned to stay away from lowland and coastal areas. The JMA also predicted that the magnitude of the second earth quake can be close to 7 on rector scale and therefore can trigger a tsunami.
On the third day of Earth Quake and Tsunami, that brought one of the worst destructions in Japan, Flights to Tokyo Haneda and Narita are operating today. The air route is playing a major role in connecting the ‘country in need’ with the rest of the world. All major countries including US have assured Japan of their cooperation and help in this period of great depression and sadness for the country. Although, major airports in Japan are now operating flights but the land transportation is highly affected due to the power cuts that broke down the city’s rail system.
As there are ‘After Shocks’ of smaller scale earth quakes are expected, the FCO (Foreign and Common Wealth Office) advices British Nationals to avoid travel to Japan unless necessary.
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