The Japan Metropolitan Agency announced yesterday that there is a 70 per cent chance of a magnitude 7.0 or greater earthquake happening in the same region as the magnitude 8.9 earthquake within the next three days.
This may trigger another tsunami and aftershocks of over magnitude 6.0.
MFA says it's also monitoring closely reports from the Fukushima nuclear facility.
Japanese authorities have confirmed that the situation remains serious but stressed that they have the situation under control.
Singaporeans who cannot avoid travelling to Japan at this time are strongly advised to eRegister with the Ministry at http://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/.
Singaporeans who are in Japan should continue to avoid areas that are affected by the earthquake and tsunami (Fukushima, Miyagi, Aomori, Iwate, Yamagata and Ibaraki Prefectures and surrounding Districts) as there continues to be many disruptions on the ground.
They should be prepared to face significant inconveniences in their travel in Japan, take all necessary precautions for their personal safety, monitor the local news diligently and take heed of the Japanese government's advice and guidance.
If they have any concerns about their personal safety, they should consider moving to a safer location.
Singaporeans wishing to leave Japan should monitor closely the situation, check with local authorities as the main access roads to airports may be closed and trains may not be running on schedule, and reconfirm their flights with the relevant airlines.
If assistance is required, Singaporeans should contact the Singapore Embassy in Tokyo or the MFA Duty Officer (24hrs) at:
Singapore Embassy in Tokyo
Tel: +81 90 3208 4122 / +81 90 2435 5543
Email: singemb_tyo@sgmfa.gov.sg
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tel: +65 6379 8800/ +65 6379 8855
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg))
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