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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Justin McCurry in Tokyo, and agencies

Japanese told to turn off lights to save energy amid Tokyo heatwave

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Temperatures of 35C were forecast in Tokyo for Monday as the capital battles record June temperatures. Photograph: Xinhua/REX/Shutterstock

Japan’s government has warned millions of people in the Tokyo region to save energy or face power cuts, as the capital battles record June temperatures after a premature end to the rainy season.

Temperatures of 35C (95F) were forecast in the city throughout the day, with similarly extreme weather expected for the rest of the week, according to the Japanese meteorological agency.

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