Temperatures rise to life-threatening 40 degrees for 2nd day in western Japan
The extreme heat is mainly affecting western Japan. The mercury hit 40.4 degrees in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, on Thursday afternoon.
The highest temperatures by 3:30 p.m. had reached 39.5 degrees in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, 39.3 degrees in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and 38.9 degrees in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture and Akiota Town in Hiroshima Prefecture.
Heatstroke alerts were issued for 34 of Japan's 47 prefectures on Thursday.
Weather officials are advising people to keep cool by using air conditioners, consuming adequate fluids and salt and taking frequent breaks during outdoor activities.
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