July 24, 2018 12:30 PM

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'Unprecedented' Japan heatwave kills 65 in one week

<span style="color: #222222;">In Japan, at least 65 people were killed in an unprecedented heatwave in one week. Fire and Disaster Management Agency said in a statement that 65 people died of heat stroke while 22,647 people were hospitalised. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga said to protect the lives of schoolchildren, Government would supply funds to ensure that all schools are equipped with air conditioners by next summer.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> Yesterday, the city of Kumagaya in Saitama outside Tokyo set a new national heat record, with temperatures hitting 41.1 Celsius. </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The heatwave follows record rainfall that devastated parts of western and central Japan with floods and landslides that killed over 220 people. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The record-breaking weather has revived concerns about the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which will be held in two years time in July and August.</span><br />

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