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Death toll rises to 12,157 in quake-tsunami in Japan

THE National Police Agency said today that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 12,157 people dead and 15,496 others unaccounted for in Japan by 10:00 am local time (0100 GMT).

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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