On Sunday, the Japanese government called on people to save energy as the scorching summer heat hit the capital, and power was supplied in the Tokyo area on Monday. I warned that I would be nervous.
In eight prefectures near Tokyo and eastern Japan, surplus power generation capacity will drop to 3.7% for 30 minutes until 5 pm on Monday. (0800 GMT), according to estimates released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). A 3% buffer is considered the minimum required for a stable power supply.
The ministry urged users to curb power consumption during 3:00 pm. To avoid possible power crunches at 6 pm.
"Save as much power as possible, such as by turning off unused lights," the statement said.
The ministry also cautioned against proper use of air conditioners to avoid heat stroke.
As of mid-Sunday, 46 people in Tokyo were taken to the hospital on suspicion of heat stroke, public broadcaster NHK said.
Separately, a 94-year-old man living in Kawagoe, 20 km (12 miles) northwest of Tokyo, was suspected of having heat stroke after being unknowingly found in an unair-conditioned room on Saturday. Died in. NHK said.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Isesaki, 85 km (53 miles) northwest of Tokyo, recorded the highest temperature in June on Saturday, exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Due to the conflict in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, the country is also facing a potential shortage of fossil fuels, including liquefied natural gas.
