The death toll from the recent earthquake in Japan’s Ishikawa region has risen to 180, with 120 still unaccounted for. Almost 3,500 people remain stranded in isolated communities, as rescuers battle blocked roads and adverse weather conditions. Heavy snow complicates relief efforts, with nearly 30,000 individuals housed in over 400 government shelters facing challenges in accessing sufficient food, water, and heating. Landslides, exacerbated by days of rain, have led to approximately 1,000 landslides, impacting road conditions. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for continued rescue efforts and secondary evacuations to regions outside the affected area.