Extreme heat recorded throughout Japan
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People walk with umbrellas in the scorching heat in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on Tuesday.
17:50 JST, August 2, 2022
Scorching temperatures were recorded nationwide Tuesday, with readings topping 35 C measured across the country.
The Japan Meteorological Agency called for vigilance against heatstroke, and advised people to refrain from going outdoors.
According to the agency, the highest temperatures recorded by 3 p.m. included 39.5 C in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, and 38.8 C in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture and Ome City, Tokyo.
Inland areas of the Kanto and Tokai regions were especially affected.
The JMA and the Environment Ministry issued a heatstroke alert — which is announced on days when there is a significant risk of developing heatstroke — for Tokyo and 36 prefectures in and west of the Kanto region, the largest number this year.
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