Tokyo Experiencing High Temperatures Tokyo, July 24.
Tokyo and neighbouring districts fare enduring the severest heat ever experienced in the past 44 years, the mercury registering 95 degrees Jon Friday and 97 yesterday. Owing, to the heat, a few went mad, while some committed suicide. No pedestrians can be seen in streets at midday.. Yesterday most people went to the river side or slept on. benches in parks. Every train bound for summer resorts is crowded with passengers.
The Tokyo Observatory forecasts the continuation of the hot weather.
—Toho.
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