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Japan launches new national agency to deal with disasters

02 Nov 2026, 10:15 UTC · 11 independent sources
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🚨 JAPAN LAUNCHES NEW DISASTER AGENCY Japan on Monday launched a new national agency focused on disaster management. The National Disaster Management Agency will have more than 350 workers. It will oversee preparedness, emergency response and reconstruction efforts. Source: South China Morning Post, gazettextra.com, dailyadvance.com, leadertelegram.com, the-messenger.com, union-bulletin.com, therecord.com #Ishiba

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