Three lionesses die in Tokyo zoo as heatwave scorches East Asia
Summary
Three lionesses at Tokyo’s Tama Zoological Park died from suspected heatstroke during a record heatwave affecting East Asia. The extreme heat has caused deaths and illnesses in South Korea, Japan, and North Korea, with officials warning that severe weather will likely continue due to climate factors.Key Facts
- Three lions at Tokyo’s largest zoo died from suspected heatstroke amid high heat and humidity.
- South Korea declared a national disaster after record temperatures and at least 19 deaths linked to heat.
- Over 2,000 people in South Korea have suffered heat-related illnesses since mid-May.
- South Korea recorded its highest temperature ever at 42.5°C (108.5°F) in Yangsan.
- North Korea faces ongoing heat advisories, but casualty data is unavailable due to strict media control.
- Japan had nearly 18,600 heat-related hospitalizations in one week, with 45 deaths on arrival.
- Scientists say human-driven climate change is making heatwaves hotter, longer, and more frequent.
- The UN warns a strong El Nino will increase global temperatures and disrupt rainfall patterns further.
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