Canada Warns of Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Risks

0:00It's April 20th. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. Canada just dropped a fresh travel warning for folks heading to Japan thanks to a major earthquake and ongoing tsunami risks along the northern. Pacific Coast A 7.7 magnitude quake hit off the coast near Iwade prefecture around 4.52 pm. Local time, triggering tsunami advisories for places like Hokkaido, Iomori, Iwade, Miyagi, Fukushima. Authorities ordered over 170,000 people to evacuate right away, and bullet train service got shut down in the area to keep everyone safe. Local reports say a tsunami already slammed Kujiport, Iwade with waves up to 80 cm high, while other spots saw levels around 40 cm or less. Canadians and those zones are told to stick to local officials' guidance, stay away from coasts and river mouths, and keep eyes on news updates for any. Even though some warnings lifted, advisories are still active because water levels could

1:03keep shifting unexpectedly. Now, Japan's weather agency is sounding alarms about a possible mega quake in 7 prefectures, so they're pushing everyone to prep and stay alert. Travelers can sign up for Canada's free registration of Canadians abroad service to get emergency alerts no matter where they are. Stay sharp out there if Japan's on your itinerary.