Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Japan heat wave deaths climb to 80 as authorities weigh preventive measures

Japan heat wave deaths climb to 80 as authorities weigh preventive measuresTwo weeks into Japan's blistering heat wave, at least 80 people have died and thousands have been rushed to emergency rooms, as officials on Tuesday urged citizens to stay indoors to avoid temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) in some areas. The government said it may pay to help state schools install air conditioners and suggested extending summer vacations, which started this week for many students. While most schools in Tokyo have coolers, few in rural areas do.




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