Japan PM scraps Central Asia trip after ‘mega quake’ advisory

Scientists have warned that the country should prepare for a possible “mega quake”. - Photo: Reuters

TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday (Aug 8) cancelled a trip to Central Asia after earthquake scientists warned the country should prepare for a possible “mega quake”.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued the advisory on Aug 8 after eight people were injured by a tremor of magnitude 7.1 in the south.