TOKYO – The National Police Agency said on Saturday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 10,151 people dead and 17,053 others unaccounted for in Japan by 10:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT).
A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.
Heavy casualties and extensive damage have been caused by the twin disasters.
Death toll rises to 10,151 from great quake-tsunami in Japan
