Mikka Port Begins Water Aid for 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Overview
To support victims of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, the Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will begin water supply assistance at Mikka Port using the large dredging and oil recovery vessel Hakusan. On August 2, it will distribute water for daily use and asks visitors to bring water containers. Assistance may be interrupted or canceled due to bad weather or other conditions, and will end when the prepared water runs out. The schedule from August 3 onward will be announced separately.
Key points
- Water supply assistance using the large dredging and oil recovery vessel Hakusan will begin at Mikka Port.
- Water supply assistance is scheduled for August 2, 2026 (Sunday), from 9:00 to 17:00.
- Approximately 100 tonnes of water for daily use will be prepared (equivalent to approximately 33 water trucks).
- Visitors are asked to bring water containers, such as plastic tanks or plastic bottles.
Overview
To support victims of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, the Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will provide water supply assistance at Mikka Port. The effort will use the large dredging and oil recovery vessel Hakusan and is presented as a response drawing on the broad-area network of ports.
Impact
Water for daily use will be distributed to victims, providing assistance in response to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.
Details
The site is the B Quay in the Kisaizaki district within Mikka Port. The address is 1160-7 Mikkaura, Mikka-machi, Uki City, and the location is identified as B Quay (9.0 m) near Sheds No. 1 and No. 4.
Water for daily use will be distributed on August 2 (Sunday), from 9:00 to 17:00 (planned). Visitors are asked to bring water containers such as plastic tanks or plastic bottles. Any changes to the arrangements will be announced separately.
Assistance activities may be temporarily interrupted or canceled due to bad weather or other conditions. Water supply assistance will end once the prepared water for daily use runs out. The schedule from August 3 onward will be announced separately.