At least 14 people have died from heat-related causes in the past week as emergency officials describe the rising heat as ‘a disaster’.

Authorities urged residents to use air conditioning liberally, hydrate regularly and avoid spending long hours outdoors.

In April Japan coined term kokushobi for days above 40C as country advises workers to wear shorts to the office to cope with stifling heat

Japão registra onda de calor extremo com temperaturas acima de 40°C