Heat Wave in Japan on Tuesday, 15 July, 2014 at 13:02 (01:02 PM) UTC. *Over 50 of those delivered to hospitals are in a dire need of long-term treatment, Japans Fire Department said, ITAR-TASS reported. Number of hospitalizations doubled in comparison with the previous week. This is caused by the intense heat and humidity in Japan. In recent days, the temperature on the mainland often exceeded 36 degrees Celsius, the department added. All the dead and almost half of the victims aged 65 years, unable to resist heat. They often become victims of heat stroke at home, because they save on the use of air conditioners, it noted. Japanese authorities are now urging people to drink more water and do not appear in the street with their heads uncovered. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RSOE
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:28:14 +0000
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