Japan braces for another dangerously hot day
The Japan Meteorological Agency says a high-pressure system is expected to cover wide regions of the country, bringing sunny and hot weather.
A daytime high of 39 degrees is forecast for Yamaguchi City. Various locations, from the Kanto-Koshin to Kyushu regions, are expected to have highs of 38 degrees. They include the cities of Kofu, Nagoya, Osaka and Takamatsu, as well as Hiroshima Prefecture's Shobara City and Miyazaki Prefecture's Miyakonojo City.
Highs of 37 degrees are possible in Aizuwakamatsu City in Fukushima Prefecture, Maebashi City in Gunma Prefecture, Tsu City in Mie Prefecture and Okayama City. The temperature in Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture, central Tokyo, Hiroshima City and Tottori City is forecast to rise to 36 degrees.
Heatstroke alerts have been issued for 38 of Japan's 47 prefectures from Kanto-Koshinetsu to Okinawa Prefecture.
Temperatures have reached life-threatening levels of over 40 degrees for four consecutive days through Saturday.
Agency officials say the mercury hit 40.1 degrees in Isesaki City in Gunma Prefecture and 40 degrees in Maebashi City, also in Gunma Prefecture, and Akiota Town in Hiroshima Prefecture. They say it is the first time since August 2013 for highs to exceed 40 degrees for four straight days in Japan.
People are urged to stay cool by using air conditioners. They are also advised to consume adequate amounts of water and salt, and rest frequently while working outside.
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