TOKYO, Aug 8 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s weather agency said that scorching heat is expected to grip wide areas of Japan today, driving temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said that, warm air from severe tropical storm Khanun and a Foehn phenomenon in areas along the Sea of Japan coast will likely cause temperatures to surge.
A daytime high of 38 degrees is forecast in the cities of Joetsu and Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, and 36 degrees in the cities of Akita, Fukui, and Tottori, said the JMA.
Weather officials said that, heatstroke alerts have been issued in 26 of the country’s 47 prefectures, as the intense heat is expected to continue today, urging people to avoid non-essential outings, use air-conditioning appropriately and keep hydrated.– NNN-NHK
