Japan’s earthquake victims face water shortages and scorching heat 2 days after disaster

Residents in Kumamoto’s Yatshushiro City are struggling to return to their daily lives without access to running water after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Kumamoto on the southern island of Kyushu. As temperatures climb to 37 degrees Celsius (99°F) in the area, many are finding there is barely enough water for their needs. At least 35 deaths have been confirmed and several other people are missing since the quake.