Panic Over July 5 Disaster Prophecy in Japan

Many people in Japan are feeling scared because of a message going around online that says a big disaster will happen on July 5. This message shared on social media and chat apps claims that a strong earthquake or tsunami will hit Tokyo or nearby areas. Even though scientists say this is not true the rumor has made a lot of people worried.

Emergency phone lines have gotten more calls than usual and some families have left big cities to stay in the countryside or mountains where they feel safer. Stores in many places are seeing people buying lots of emergency items like bottled water, canned food, batteries and flashlights.

The Japanese weather agency and safety experts have told everyone not to believe or share these false messages. They explained that while Japan often has earthquakes no one can predict the exact day or time when one will happen. Officials are also warning that these kinds of rumors can cause fear and make it harder to deal with real emergencies.

Doctors say more people especially kids and older adults are feeling stressed because of the scary messages online. Even though experts have said the prophecy isn’t real people are still talking about it a lot on social media. Some schools and offices are planning safety drills or may even close early just to be careful.

This situation shows how fast fake news can spread online and how it can scare people. As July 5 comes closer the main goal is to help everyone stay calm and share only true information from trusted sources.