Power Shortage Advisory For Greater Tokyo To Continue Through Thursday
Japan's government says a power shortage advisory will remain in effect through Thursday as sweltering heat is expected to continue in greater Tokyo.
Officials are warning millions of people to conserve electricity for a fourth straight day as the region's power reserve ratio could dip below 5 percent on Thursday.
Demand for electricity soared on Wednesday as people relied on air conditioners while temperatures rose above 35 degrees Celsius in many areas near Tokyo.
A power shortage is likely to be averted for Wednesday thanks to cooperation on conserving electricity. But officials continue to urge people to cut down on electricity use between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., a longer period than in previous days.
On Thursday, officials are urging people to save electricity as much as possible between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.