20th May be dangerous heat in Tohoku Strict alertness to heatstroke August 19th 18:35

The temperature rose almost nationwide on the 19th, and it became a midsummer day of over 30 degrees in a wide range, and it was a dangerous heat of nearly 39 degrees in western Japan. On the 20th, even in Tohoku, the heat could be dangerous, so it is necessary to be cautious about heat stroke.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, high pressures spread on the 19th, and it became a midsummer day in a wide range from Hokkaido to Okinawa.

The highest temperature during the day is
38.7 degrees in Inukai in Bungo Ono City, Oita Prefecture, and Kakuto in Ebino City, Miyazaki Prefecture
, 38.6 degrees in Hita City, Oita Prefecture
, and 38.3 degrees in Kyoto City, which is dangerously hot in western Japan. have become.

In addition,
▽ Hitoyoshi City in Kumamoto Prefecture, which was hit by record heavy rain, recorded the highest record at 37.8 degrees since it began collecting statistics,
▽ Nagoya City at 36.6 degrees,
▽ Tokyo Hachioji City at 35.5 degrees,
▽ Fukushima It was a hottest day at 35.4 degrees in the city, and
rose to 34.6 degrees in Tsubetsu and Ashoro towns in eastern Hokkaido.

On the 20th, the temperature will rise further, mainly in eastern Japan and Tohoku,
▽ Kyoto city at 39 degrees,
▽ Osaka city, Kofu city, Fukushima city, Oita prefecture Hita city at 38 degrees
▽ Nagoya city, Okayama city, Fukui city, It is expected to be 37 degrees in Maebashi City,
▽ 36 degrees in Fukuoka City, Hiroshima City, and Yamagata City,
and 35 degrees in ▽ Tokyo downtown area.

Due to the heat of every day, the number of people being suspected of heat stroke and being transported to hospitals has increased rapidly, and many people, mainly elderly people, have died.

Take precautions against heat stroke by taking measures such as frequent hydration and breaks, indoor cooling, and avoiding the sun as much as possible outdoors.

Especially in the elderly, the symptoms may worsen before they notice.

Make sure that indoor measures such as air conditioning and fans are taken, or that people around you speak to you.