Japan earthquake aftermath: Woman dies of heat stroke in parked car; toll rises to 36 | TheBriefWire
Japan earthquake aftermath: Woman dies of heat stroke in parked car; toll rises to 36
Published 2 August 2026 ยท world
An elderly woman died from heat stroke while sheltering in her car after a massive earthquake. Authorities are warning of growing heat-related risks for evacuees
An elderly woman died from heat stroke while sheltering in her car after a massive earthquake. Authorities are warning of growing heat-related risks for evacuees amid sweltering temperatures.
Thousands remain displaced, with many sleeping in cars or outside their homes for privacy. Temperatures are climbing, raising fears of further heat-related illnesses among survivors.
The government is rushing essential supplies to evacuation centers to improve living conditions.