Heatwave Kills 65 across Japan as Temp. Hits 40

elizahfhaye (68)in #dtube • 6 years ago

We are now in summer season and many of our fellows take advantage of it. They beat the summer days through beaches and other recreational stuff. We are so lucky to enjoy summer as it is but this is deadly to other parts of the globe.

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In Japan, there were 65 died due to heat stroke and the death toll still rising as the day passed by plus there are 22k+ people who were hospitalized across there land. The temperature rises up to 49.3 degrees Celsius across the nation and this high-temperature is expected to continue for several days.

More than 22,000 people were taken to hospitals due to the heat wave across Japan last week and 65 of them died, both record-high figures since comparable information became available in 2008, preliminary government data showed Tuesday.

The fatalities were recorded in 28 of the 47 prefectures in a seven-day period through Sunday as most of the Japanese archipelago experienced unusually high temperatures, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.

On Tuesday, the mercury climbed across the nation, hitting 40+ Celsius in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, while at least two people died in Kagawa and Kochi prefectures after showing symptoms of heatstroke.

The Meteorological Agency warned that high temperatures are expected to continue Wednesday in western Japan and elsewhere, calling for taking preventive measures against heat-related illnesses by replenishing water and salt, and staying cool indoors.
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It is very sad that many people died due to the heat wave every year specifically in Japan. Below were the tips to avoid heatstroke:

• Wear light, loose-fitted clothing.
• Drink water often; don’t wait to get thirsty.
• Avoid unnecessary hard work or activities if outside or without air conditioning.
• Avoid unnecessary sun exposure. Wear a hat when in the sun.
• Use sunscreen as directed and reapply as needed.

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