Extreme heat continues to scorch much of Japan, with another sweltering day expected on Monday. Authorities are urging people to take extra precautions to prevent heatstroke.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says temperatures soared on Sunday as a high pressure system settled over the country.
Kuwana City in Mie Prefecture recorded a high of 38.3 degrees Celsius. Tokyo’s Fuchu City hit 36.5 degrees, while Shari Town in Hokkaido reached 35.4 — the first time this season that temperatures in Japan’s northernmost prefecture have topped 35 degrees.
It will be another hot day on Monday. Temperatures are expected to reach 38 degrees in Kyoto City, 37 in the cities of Osaka and Nagoya, 36 in Hokkaido’s Obihiro City and 34 in central Tokyo.
Heatstroke alerts are in effect for parts of eastern Hokkaido and many prefectures from eastern to southwestern Japan.
Northern Japan can expect more of the same on Tuesday and Wednesday, and western Japan will see the heat last until around Saturday.
Officials are reminding people to take water and salt, use air conditioning and take frequent breaks when working outside.
AloJapan.com