Japan is experiencing extreme heat waves, with record temperatures of 34.4°C in Tokyo, resulting in three deaths and more than 220 people in care.

In Japan, heat waves have led to at least three deaths and more than 220 people in emergency care, according to local authorities. Record-high temperatures were recorded in 14 cities, with highs of 34.4°C in central Tokyo. Heat wave alerts are being issued and authorities are advising people, especially the elderly, to protect themselves and stay in air-conditioned spaces, as they have accounted for the majority of deaths in recent years.