Japan speeds Kumamoto earthquake recovery as dangerous summer heat sets in

Government hopes to avoid spate of related deaths seen in recent temblors

3, raising fears of additional deaths due to heatstroke. (Photo by Shun Kato)

KUMAMOTO, Japan/TOKYO -- With Tuesday marking one week since Japan's Kumamoto prefecture was rocked by a powerful earthquake, recovery efforts are being accelerated as extreme temperatures over 40 C increase the risk of heatstroke and disaster-related deaths.

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