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Scorching Temperatures Drive Deaths and Illnesses in Japan, South Korea

HeadlineAug 03, 2023

In Japan, the Tokyo Medical Examiner’s Office says 73 people died last month of heat-related illnesses, while in South Korea, the government reports at least 23 heat-related deaths since May. This week, hundreds of participants at the 25th World Scout Jamboree have fallen ill from heat exhaustion, with some 400 cases reported on Tuesday evening alone.

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