A: Hey there! Did you hear about the weather forecast?

B: No, what's up?

A: Well, it seems temperatures are gonna rise real high in western Japan on Thursday. Places like Saga, Hita, Kurume, Osaka... they're looking at 37 degrees!

B: Whoa, that's hot! Anything else I should know?

A: Yep! Cities like Kumamoto, Yamaguchi, and Kyoto will hit 36 degrees. While cities like Kochi and Nagoya will see 35.

B: Sounds like a scorcher! Heatstroke alerts are out for 24 prefectures, huh?

A: Yup! That includes Okinawa, Kumamoto, and Aichi. To stay safe, we gotta take care of ourselves - use air conditioners right, drink plenty of fluids, and keep an eye on salt levels too.

A: If you're helping out with the cleanup in rain-hit areas, remember to rest often and check on your friends to see if they're okay.

B: Got it! And there's a risk of landslides and flooding too, right?

A: Exactly! So, let's be careful and take precautions against those as well. The recent rains have weakened the ground, and some riverbanks might give way.

B: Thanks for letting me know! Let's stay safe and help each other out during these tough times. 😊
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The Japan Meteorological Agency says temperatures are expected to rise on Thursday, especially in western Japan, including areas hit by recent heavy rain.



The agency forecasts clear skies will prevail over the region, pushing up temperatures to 37 degrees in Saga, Hita in Oita Prefecture, Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture and Osaka, among other cities.



Cities that can expect a daytime high of 36 degrees include Kumamoto, Yamaguchi and Kyoto. A high of 35 is forecast in cities including Kochi and Nagoya.



Heatstroke alerts are in effect for 24 prefectures, including Okinawa, Kumamoto and Aichi.



People are advised to take preventive measures against heatstroke, such as using air conditioners properly and taking fluids and salt.



Those who will be engaged in cleanup or recovery work in rain-hit areas are advised to rest regularly and check in with other people to see if anyone is feeling unwell.



Atmospheric conditions in western and eastern Japan could become unstable in the afternoon due to higher temperatures and other factors, causing rain clouds to develop in some places.



The recent downpours have loosened the ground, and riverbanks and revetments have been damaged in some areas. More rain could raise the risk of landslides, flooding and other disasters.



People are advised to take precautions against landslides, flooding in low-lying areas and swollen rivers.
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Quiz 1:
Which city is forecast to have a daytime high of 37 degrees according to the Japan Meteorological Agency?
A. Saga
B. Hita (Oita Prefecture)
C. Kurume (Fukuoka Prefecture)
D. Osaka

Quiz 2:
Which cities are expected to have a daytime high of 36 degrees?
A. Kumamoto and Yamaguchi
B. Kyoto
C. Kochi and Nagoya
D. Both A and C

Quiz 3:
How many prefectures in Japan have heatstroke alerts in effect as per the article?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 24
D. 30