Japan earthquake death toll rises to 30 as evacuees battle sweltering heat

Thousands of people spent another night at evacuation centers set up throughout the area in gymnasiums and other big spaces. Some homes were still without water or electricity.

Hundreds of elderly people slumbered on thin mats on the hard lobby floor at a community centre in Uki city as they sought relief from the punishing heat.

Thousands of people are staying in evacuation centres, struggling to keep cool as temperatures soar.