What is Kokushobi, Japan’s new word for deadly extreme heat?

Amidst deadly heat waves, Japan faces a growing crisis marked by significant hospitalizations and loss of life. These soaring temperatures are thwarting recovery initiatives in earthquake-impacted areas. In a heartbreaking occurrence, three lions at a Tokyo zoo succumbed to the heat. In response, officials have issued

Three lions from a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke and others are under treatment, a spokeswoman said, with the big cats struggling with high levels of humidity.

Autopsies show that the lions suffered from dehydration and multiple organ failure.