Japan Issues First 'Power Shortage Warning' Amid Rising Temperatures Across the Country

MADRID, 27 Jun. (EUROPA PRESS) -

Japan's government issued a "power shortage warning" for the first time on Sunday, explaining that the Tokyo area is expected to experience a shortage on Monday afternoon due to high temperatures.

The Japanese authorities have asked citizens to make an effort to save electricity, especially between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (local time) on Monday, including turning off unnecessary lights and also taking measures to avoid heat stroke, such as The newspaper 'The Japan Times' has reported.

The Ministry of Economy, Commerce and Industry especially urges the citizens of Tokyo to save electricity, according to the Japanese newspaper 'Kyodo News'.

The call comes as projections show the area's reserve power supply capacity will be less than five percent on Monday. The lowest level needed for a stable supply is three percent.

The newly created alert system is designed to warn residents a day in advance of any potential power shortage, giving citizens enough time to prepare.

Japan's power supply is tight, as many of its nuclear power plants remain closed following the March 2011 tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster, while aging thermal power plants are being shut down in part to meet their goal of reducing emissions. carbon dioxide emissions.

The Asian country is also facing a possible shortage of fossil fuels, including liquefied natural gas, due to the conflict in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.

Early on Sunday, the mercury exceeded 36 degrees Celsius in several areas of Tokyo, including Saitama, Tochigi and Ibaraki, just a day after Japan recorded its highest temperature in its history in June.