epaselect epa11467886 A pedestrian uses a parasol to shade from the sun as highest temperature rises to 34.5 degrees, in Tokyo, Japan, 09 July 2024. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced on 09 July 2024 that 9,105 people nationwide were rushed to hospital due to heatstroke in the week between 01 and 07 July 2024, while at total of 19 deaths were confirmed in 14 prefectures in Japan. EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
