Hot record in Japan, 7 people were killed

A record heat wave in Japanese history is sweeping across the country, killing at least 7 people - mostly elderly, killed.

In Tajimi City, 400 km west of Tokyo, temperatures reached 40.9 degrees Celsius, more than the previous record of 40.8 degrees Celsius in 1933.

Not only did the heat damage people, but also put the authorities at risk of power shortages, especially in the situation of Niigata prefecture's largest nuclear power plant Kashiwazaki-Kariwa due to damage in last earthquake. It is known that this factory provides almost all power for Tokyo.

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the executive agency of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, said that in recent days they have to work very hard to meet the electricity needs of the people and they will face many difficulties. more if the temperature in Tokyo rises above 35.3 degrees C.

TEPCO now has to rely on the help of its subsidiaries to meet the electricity needs.

Japanese people walk in the park to avoid the heat (Photo: TTO)

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