The death toll from the earthquake in Japan on New Year’s Day has reached 110 as of Saturday, with more than 30,000 evacuees awaiting aid. The magnitude 7.6 quake destroyed infrastructure and power links to 22,000 homes in the Hokuriku region, and rain has hampered efforts to search for survivors in the rubble. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida acknowledged the extent of the damage and urged government officials to speed up emergency efforts. Japan’s Self-Defence Forces are planning to increase the number of rescue staff and road disruptions are hindering the delivery of relief supplies to remote communities. Some residents have chosen to sleep in their cars, and there are warnings of heavy snowfall that could trigger secondary disasters. Seismic rumbles continue, and many people are choosing to sleep in their cars to protect themselves from potential quakes and tsunami waves.