Japan's Rescuers Face Extreme Heat After Major Earthquake in Kumamoto

Rescuers in Kumamoto, Japan, are battling a 'double disaster' of a major earthquake and cruel 100-degree heat, with displaced people in shelters at risk of heatstroke due to limited air-conditioning.

1 Aug, 04:00 — 1 Aug, 04:00

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Japan’s Rescuers Battle Cruel Heat After Major Earthquake

Kumamoto faces a “double disaster,” as rescuers work in 100 degree heat, and shelters with limited air-conditioning put displaced people at risk for heatstroke.

By River Akira Davis, Hisako Ueno, Kiuko Notoya and Chang W. Lee

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Japan's Rescuers Face Extreme Heat After Major Earthquake in Kumamoto

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