Designated city in Kyushu, capital of Fukuoka Prefecture, facing climate and seismic risks
A powerful earthquake on Kyushu’s Kumamoto prefecture has injured dozens and damaged infrastructure. A mall explosion is being investigated. Authorities have ordered evacuation centres for around 300,000 residents and are monitoring aftershocks.
A 26-year-old rugby player, Saimoni Vunilagi, has died after displaying heatstroke symptoms following a team practice in Fukuoka on Monday as temperatures rose to 35C. The Kyushu KV team confirmed his death the following day, expressing devastation and condolences to his family.
A wave of extreme heat is forcing people to rethink work, commuting and leisure. From London offices to outdoor pools, residents are adapting with new routines and strategies in response to record temperatures this summer.