Three lions die in Tokyo zoo as heatwave scorches East Asia

A record-breaking heatwave stretching across East Asia is straining animals, health systems and people.

Three lions at a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke, as record-breaking temperatures in East Asia have prompted South Korea’s president to declare a national disaster.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told officials at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to ensure support for those worst affected by the heat and inspect power systems as air conditioning demand surges.

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