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Japan Records Extreme Heat as Death Toll Rises
(MENAFN) Japan continues to experience an intense heat wave, with the southwestern city of Fukuoka
recording another day of exceptionally high temperatures as heat-related illnesses claim at least
79 lives nationwide last month.
Temperatures in Fukuoka’s Hakata Ward climb to 40.4C (104.7F) on Wednesday, marking the
10th straight day of extreme heat in the city, according to reports.
Large parts of Japan are experiencing unusually severe temperatures as a high-pressure system
dominates the country. Fukuoka is also affected by hot and humid air being drawn into the
region from a nearby typhoon.
Summer temperatures in Japan have been steadily increasing, leading authorities to introduce the
term “kokushobi,” meaning “cruelly hot days,” for days when temperatures reach 40C (104F) or
above.
The prolonged heat is placing significant pressure on the country’s healthcare system. More than
41,000 people are hospitalized with heatstroke across Japan in July alone, while at least 79
deaths are confirmed, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.
“Among those taken to hospitals, 24,769 were aged 65 or older, accounting for more than 60%
of the total. Seventy-nine people were confirmed dead,” Jiji Press reported Tuesday.
The heat wave follows another period of severe weather earlier in the month, when heavy rainfall
and flash flooding struck eastern parts of Japan.
recording another day of exceptionally high temperatures as heat-related illnesses claim at least
79 lives nationwide last month.
Temperatures in Fukuoka’s Hakata Ward climb to 40.4C (104.7F) on Wednesday, marking the
10th straight day of extreme heat in the city, according to reports.
Large parts of Japan are experiencing unusually severe temperatures as a high-pressure system
dominates the country. Fukuoka is also affected by hot and humid air being drawn into the
region from a nearby typhoon.
Summer temperatures in Japan have been steadily increasing, leading authorities to introduce the
term “kokushobi,” meaning “cruelly hot days,” for days when temperatures reach 40C (104F) or
above.
The prolonged heat is placing significant pressure on the country’s healthcare system. More than
41,000 people are hospitalized with heatstroke across Japan in July alone, while at least 79
deaths are confirmed, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.
“Among those taken to hospitals, 24,769 were aged 65 or older, accounting for more than 60%
of the total. Seventy-nine people were confirmed dead,” Jiji Press reported Tuesday.
The heat wave follows another period of severe weather earlier in the month, when heavy rainfall
and flash flooding struck eastern parts of Japan.
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