Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has directed relevant agencies to collaborate in evaluating the impact, as reported by his office.
Haneda, one of Tokyo’s primary airports, has temporarily shut down all runways in response to the incident.
The coast guard aircraft, initially headed to Niigata Airport for earthquake relief efforts on New Year’s Day, faced disruption amid the unfolding situation that claimed at least 48 lives, according to military officials.
