Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day'
Summary
Japan experienced its first day with temperatures reaching 40°C (104°F), a level called "kokushobi" or "cruelly hot day" by the Japanese weather agency. The heat is expected to continue, and authorities have issued warnings to help people stay safe from heatstroke.Key Facts
- "Kokushobi" means a day when temperatures reach 40°C or higher.
- Temperatures hit this level on Tuesday in Tajimi, Gujo, and Toyoda cities.
- Nearly 300 of Japan’s 914 weather stations recorded temperatures over 35°C on that day.
- Heatstroke alerts were issued in more than 40 prefectures.
- Tokyo hospitals treated 287 people for heatstroke on Tuesday, the highest number this year.
- The Tokyo Fire Department warned about ambulance overload and advised heat precautions.
- Japan’s summers are getting hotter; last year, 1,803 people suffered heatstroke at work and 19 died.
- Tokyo officials suggest office workers wear cooler clothing like T-shirts and shorts to cope with the heat.
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