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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TOKYO, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — Extreme heatwaves continued across much of Japan on Thursday, with life-threatening temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius recorded in some places for two days in a row, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.
The dangerous heat wave is reported to be mainly affecting western Japan, with the mercury rising to 40.4 degrees Celsius in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, on Thursday afternoon.
By 3:30 p.m. local time, the maximum temperature in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, reached 39.5 degrees Celsius, in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 39.3 degrees Celsius, in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, and Akiota City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 38.9 degrees Celsius, the JMA reported.
Heatstroke warnings were issued for 34 of Japan's 47 prefectures on Thursday.
Forecasters urged residents to avoid overheating by using air conditioners, drinking plenty of fluids and salt, and taking frequent breaks when exercising outdoors. –0–
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