On July 5th, the heat wave continued across Japan, with dangerous weather conditions affecting various areas. In Shonan, three middle school boys drowned while swimming at the beach. Meanwhile, in Saitama, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a short-term heavy rain warning, reporting 100mm of rain in just one hour in some areas. This was the fifth consecutive day of such warnings in the Kanto region.
In the city of Hiratsuka, the famous Tanabata Festival is underway with beautiful decorations, though the temperature remained close to 30°C even in the evening. To combat the heat, mist fans were installed at the festival as part of heatstroke prevention measures.
Meanwhile, over 100 locations in Japan experienced extreme heat, with temperatures predicted to exceed 34°C in Tokyo on July 6th. The city also issued its first heatstroke warning of the year. Farmers are also facing challenges due to the heat, with crops like lettuce and radishes suffering from both heat stress and water shortages, leading to significant losses.
At the beach, the hot weather caused changes in beach operations, with extended hours for beach huts and doubled lifeguard staff to ensure safety. In addition, the heat inside tents on the beach posed a higher risk of heatstroke, prompting officials to warn people to stay cautious.
On Mount Fuji, the temperature at the summit dropped to 5.5°C early in the morning, causing some foreign climbers to struggle with the temperature difference. A number of rescue incidents have occurred, including one involving a 67-year-old American who was rescued after improperly attempting to camp on the mountain.
New regulations for climbing Fuji have been introduced this year, with authorities urging climbers to be prepared and avoid unplanned climbs.
by MagazineKey4532