https://electroverse.net/japans-heatwave-declared-a-natural-disaster-as-death-toll-mounts/Japan’s weather agency has declared the current heatwave sweeping the country a “natural disaster”. The record-breaking heat has claimed the lives of at least 80 people since July 9.
An agency spokesman warned that “unprecedented levels of heat” were being seen in some areas, with the city of Kumagaya reporting a temperature of 41.1C (106F), the highest ever recorded in Japan.
In central Tokyo, temperatures over 40C were also registered for the first time.
The country’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Tuesday, July 24, that a total of 80 people have died due to heat and over 35,000 have been hospitalised since July 9.