Deadly Japan Heat Wave Continues as Temperatures Reach Highest Ever
A deadly heat wave blistering across Japan has claimed more than 40 lives this month, with little relief in sight as record temperatures are expected to persist until later this week. The country logged its highest-ever temperature at 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41.1°C) in Kumagaya, near Tokyo on Monday afternoon, of suspected heatstroke on Saturday alone, the Japan reports. The searing heat has also seen a surge in distress calls, with an estimated hospitalized for heat-related conditions since the heat wave began on July 9. Temperatures ...
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