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Japan heatwave: Hot temperatures kill 30 just after flooding with claimed more than 200 lives

Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionThe heatwave has filled public parks, but also caused many deaths People across Japan have been urged to take precautions against a heatwave that has killed about 30 people. Thousands more have sought hospital treatment for heat-related conditions over the past two weeks. Temperatures reached 40.7C (105F) in central Japan earlier this … Continue reading Japan heatwave: Hot temperatures kill 30 just after flooding with claimed more than 200 lives