Japan Faces Deadly Heatwave with Record Temperatures

Authorities issue extreme heat warnings and set up cooling shelters as multiple deaths and hospitalizations occur.

Six people have died in Tokyo due to heatstroke amid a rare rainy season heatwave.
Temperatures have reached record highs, with Shizuoka hitting 40°C for the first time since 1940.
Authorities urge residents to use air conditioning and avoid physical activity outdoors.
Cooling shelters have been established in community centers and libraries to provide relief.
The agriculture and fishing industries are also preparing for the impact of rising temperatures.