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Heat Stroke and Shelters After Kumamoto Quake | Odessa News
A deadly earthquake in Kumamoto has left 36 dead, including a woman in her seventies who died of heat stroke while sheltering in her car — as extreme heat climbs to nearly 98°F and shelters remain sweltering without AC. Thousands sleep in cars or outdoors amid fuel shortages and water rationing affecting 47,000 homes. Rescue efforts continue after mall collapse claims seven lives and paper factory chimney collapse kills nine workers. Over 180 homes destroyed, 3,800 buildings damaged — with government scrambling to deliver water, food, and AC units to struggling evacuees. Listen in comfort:Get…
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