Tsunami-hit Japan, 24 hours later

Reuters Published March 12, 2011
The words “300 PEOPLE HELP” is written on the rooftop of a building in Iwanuma, in this still image taken from video on March 12, 2011.
The words “300 PEOPLE HELP” is written on the rooftop of a building in Iwanuma, in this still image taken from video on March 12, 2011.
Residents queue for supplies at a shop in the coastal town of Mito which displays the notice “water sold out” in Japanese characters.
Residents queue for supplies at a shop in the coastal town of Mito which displays the notice “water sold out” in Japanese characters.
Fire boats battle a blaze at the Cosmo Oil facility in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.
Fire boats battle a blaze at the Cosmo Oil facility in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.
Smoke rises from Fukushima Daiichi 1 nuclear reactor after an explosion happened today.
Smoke rises from Fukushima Daiichi 1 nuclear reactor after an explosion happened today.
People look at destroyed houses in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan.
People look at destroyed houses in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan.
A man who was trapped by a tsunami is rescued by a Japan Self-Defense Force soldier.
A man who was trapped by a tsunami is rescued by a Japan Self-Defense Force soldier.
People walk to an evacuation centre in Natori City.
People walk to an evacuation centre in Natori City.
A woman who was trapped in her home is carried by a Japan Self Defense Force soldier.
A woman who was trapped in her home is carried by a Japan Self Defense Force soldier.
People wait to be rescued atop a building with the letters “SOS”.
People wait to be rescued atop a building with the letters “SOS”.
Cars swept by a tsunami are overturned in a parking space.
Cars swept by a tsunami are overturned in a parking space.
A car swept by a tsunami is overturned on the street in Miyako City.
A car swept by a tsunami is overturned on the street in Miyako City.
Self-Defense Force officers rescue people by a boat.
Self-Defense Force officers rescue people by a boat.
Elderly people take shelter on the roof of an elementary school.
Elderly people take shelter on the roof of an elementary school.
A person who was trapped in a building is rescued by helicopter.
A person who was trapped in a building is rescued by helicopter.
Residents queue for supplies at a shop in the coastal town of Mito.
Residents queue for supplies at a shop in the coastal town of Mito.
People use a floating container to escape from floodwaters.
People use a floating container to escape from floodwaters.
An upturned house is seen among rubble in floodwaters.
An upturned house is seen among rubble in floodwaters.
Damaged ships are seen in Kesennuma City.
Damaged ships are seen in Kesennuma City.

Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.

An explosion blew the roof off the unstable reactor north of Tokyo, Japanese media said, raising fears of a disastrous meltdown at a nuclear plant damaged in the massive earthquake that hit Japan. – Photos by Reuters

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mashood_khn@yahoo.co
Mar 12, 2011 10:15pm
We believe that with the courage and endurance the Japanese nation will stand vigorously in this hour of crises and disaster. We are standing together and will be ready to do whatever we can for the great people of Japan. Lastly we pray to God almighty to save the world from natural catastrophes and give courage and strength to people of Japan for taking out the nation from crises. Mashood Khan
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Madeeha
Mar 12, 2011 11:32pm
God forgive us and help Japanies to get over this disasters.
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Anwar
Mar 13, 2011 01:14pm
I pray to Allah almighty to forgive us. Japnese are our fellow human beings and we should support them in every respect in this hour of need. May Allah the most merciful give resources to people of Japan to come out from this catastrophes. My heartiest sympathies are with the people of Japan. Muhammad Ubaidullah Anwar
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Trushar
Mar 16, 2011 06:39pm
Oh Lord/Allah/Bhagvan/Jesus...We need you...save us and spread love and prosperty.
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