九州きゅうしゅう～東海とうかい 猛烈もうれつな暑あつさに 熊本くまもとなど大雨おおあめ被災ひさい地ちも 熱中ねっちゅう症しょう対策たいさくを

On the 14th, temperatures are expected to rise mainly in western Japan, and extremely hot weather is also expected in disaster areas affected by heavy rain, such as Kumamoto City.

When cleaning up and so on, please make sure to take frequent breaks and thoroughly take measures to prevent heatstroke.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, on the 14th, it is expected to be sunny and temperatures will rise in many places, especially in western Japan, including areas affected by heavy rain.

The highest temperatures during the day are expected to reach 37°C in places like Saga City, Hita City in Oita Prefecture, Kurume City in Fukuoka Prefecture, and Osaka City; 36°C in cities such as Kumamoto City, Yamaguchi City, and Kyoto City; and 35°C in places like Kochi City and Nagoya City, with extremely intense heat expected in various regions.

A heatstroke alert has been issued for 24 prefectures, including Kumamoto and areas from Okinawa to Aichi, as the risk of heatstroke is extremely high.

Please take thorough measures against heatstroke, such as using air conditioners appropriately and replenishing water and salt.

When cleaning up or carrying out restoration work, please make sure to take frequent breaks and take proper precautions, and check in with those around you to see if anyone is feeling unwell.

There is a risk of atmospheric instability in western and eastern Japan from the afternoon onward. Please continue to exercise caution. Due to rising temperatures and other factors, atmospheric conditions in western and eastern Japan may become unstable in the afternoon, with the possibility of localized rain clouds developing.

Due to the heavy rain so far, there are places where the ground has become unstable and river embankments or banks have been damaged. With upcoming rain, there is an increased risk of landslides and river flooding.

Please be very careful about landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and rising river levels.