June heat wave in Tokyo - the most extreme since 1875
Warnings of heat stroke have been issued in several areas of the country, and the number of hospitalizations is rising - 13 people have already been hospitalized on suspicion of heat stroke and two people have died.
The heat wave is expected to continue
Reuters
28/06/2022
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 11:18 Updated: 11:31
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Japan is recording hot temperatures for the fourth day in a row, amid a heat wave that broke a 150-year record for June.
Authorities warned of power outages.
The heat wave comes two weeks before national elections that will focus on the cost of living while the rate of government support is declining.
Temperatures in the Japanese capital reached 35.1 degrees Celsius today (Tuesday), after three days of temperatures above 35 degrees - the heaviest heat wave in June since monitoring began in 1875.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the forecast is for temperatures of 36 degrees later this week.
36 degrees until the end of the week (Photo: Reuters)
Warnings of heat stroke have been issued in several areas of the country, and the number of hospitalizations is rising - as of today, 13 people have already been hospitalized on suspicion of heat stroke, the Fuji news network reported;
Two people died.
Many Tokyo residents have stopped wearing masks outside, after more than two years of doing so due to the corona plague.
Authorities have asked consumers in the Tokyo area to reduce power consumption.
"Apparently, adults have decided to turn off the air conditioner in light of the authorities' requests to save electricity, but please, it's too hot, do not hesitate to cool down," said Industry and Trade Minister Koichi Hagioda.
Government offices turned off lights in the evening and some stopped the operation of the elevators to save electricity.
Electrical appliance stores followed suit.
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