This report is produced by OCHA. It was issued by the Regional Office in Asia Pacific with input from the UNDAC team in Tokyo. It covers the period from 21-22 March. The next report will be issued on the 23 March.
I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES
- Freezing temperatures continue but relief items are reaching the affected areas
- Number of evacuees and evacuation centres reduced, but 318,000 people remain homeless
- More than 90% of telecommunication lines restored
- Government of Japan bans the sale of some vegetables from Prefectures close to the Fukushima Power Plant
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