At least 80 deaths from heat wave in Japan



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The heat wave in Japan killed at least 80 people and took 35,000 people to receive hospital treatment in three weeks, according to official data published by the Japanese authorities.

Last week, when temperatures exceeded 35 degrees, 65 people were killed, according to the fire and disaster management agency.

"We are witnessing an unprecedented heat in different regions," said Monday one of the leaders of the Japanese Meteorological Agency, Motoaki Takekawa, at a press conference. 19659002] Most of the dead are elderly, but there are also children among the victims, including a six-year-old who, after outdoor activities, succumbed to sunstroke in a classroom with no air conditioner . are needed to protect children, "said government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga, this morning, announcing the granting of subsidies for the installation of air conditioners in schools, colleges and colleges as soon as Next summer 19659006] [ad_2]
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