Japan is facing unprecedented heat, with temperatures reaching near 40 degrees Celsius in areas from Tokai to Kanto on Sunday.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a heatstroke alert for 26 prefectures, urging residents to take precautions against the potentially deadly heat.
The persistent heat shows no signs of abating, with daytime temperatures expected to rise above 40 degrees Celsius, marking the first time this year that extreme heat has been reported in more than 200 locations in Japan, Xinhua news agency reported. Will experience.
The mercury is expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius in Tokyo on Sunday, according to the JMA, as temperatures could exceed body temperature in many areas from Tokai to Kanto.
Some inland areas of Kanto will potentially reach 40 °C, with temperatures predicted to reach 39 °C in Maebashi and Chichibu.
The heatwave has led to a record number of heatstroke cases in many parts of the country. Two elderly residents were reported dead from heatstroke in the prefectures of Ehime and Tokushima, while 119 heat-related emergency cases were reported in Tokyo the same day, including three serious cases in the elderly.
Officials urged residents, especially the elderly and children, to use air conditioners appropriately, stay hydrated even when not thirsty, and avoid unnecessary outings and exercise.
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