Jul 11 (NHK) - Evacuees in rain-hit areas of western Japan are being urged to take precautions for heatstroke and food poisoning, as the hot weather is expected to continue.
The Meteorological Agency says temperatures are expected to rise above 30 degrees Celsius in many parts of the country on Wednesday.
Daytime highs could exceed 35 degrees over the next 7 days or so.
Weather officials say evacuees and people taking part in recovery work need to keep well hydrated to avoid heatstroke.
They are also advising people to stay on the alert for more landslides and floods because the torrential rain has loosened the ground and debris has blocked rivers.
The Consumer Affairs Agency has issued a warning for food poisoning, saying that disaster survivors have fallen ill after eating food distributed at shelters.
The agency says evacuees and volunteers should wash their hands before eating, and meals should be freshly prepared.
