Japan Swelters in 'Cruelly Hot Days' with Heatstroke Alerts and Fatalities
Japan is experiencing its first 'cruelly hot days' of the year, a new meteorological term for temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, leading to heatstroke alerts across much of the country and already claiming lives. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions as the extreme heat continues.
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Japanese agency warns of ‘cruelly hot days’ amid 40 degrees and above heat
Japanese cities are experiencing “cruelly hot days”, a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), with emergency officials describing the soaring temperatures on Wednesday as “a disaster”. Heatstroke alerts were issued across almost the whole country and emergency officials said at least 14 people had died from heat-related causes in the past week. Three central cities logged scorching temperatures on Tuesday above the n...
By Agence France-Presse
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The weather agency issued heat stroke alerts for much of the country, forecasting a second straight day of "kokushobi" — literally meaning brutally hot day.
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Authorities urged residents to use air conditioning liberally, hydrate regularly and avoid spending long hours outdoors.
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