Elderly Woman Rescued Alive Five Days After Deadly Japan Earthquake

Death toll rises to 126 with over 200 still missing; adverse weather conditions hamper rescue efforts

An elderly woman in her 90s was rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed house in Suzu, Japan, five days after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the region.
The earthquake, which hit on New Year's Day, has resulted in at least 126 confirmed deaths, with over 200 people still missing.
Rescue efforts have been hampered by adverse weather conditions, including snow and sleet, and the threat of further aftershocks.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to provide 'ceaseless' support to the affected areas, with the government allocating 4.74 billion yen ($32.77 million) for reconstruction efforts.
More than 30,000 people have been displaced and are currently living in government shelters, while tens of thousands of residents are still without power and water.