Japan records highest temperature on record
Summary
Japan recently experienced its hottest day ever, with temperatures reaching 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.16 degrees Fahrenheit) in Tamba city. This surpassed the previous record of 41.1 degrees Celsius and is part of a trend of rising temperatures in the country.Key Facts
- Japan recorded a new highest temperature of 41.2 degrees Celsius in Tamba city.
- The previous record was 41.1 degrees Celsius, set in 2018 and matched in 2020.
- Other cities like Fukuchiyama, Maniwa, and Nishiwaki also saw temperatures of 40 degrees or higher.
- Heatstroke alerts were issued across 33 out of Japan's 47 prefectures.
- Over 10,800 people were hospitalized due to heatstroke in the previous week, with 16 deaths.
- Japan had its hottest June on record last month, with temperatures 2.34 degrees Celsius above normal.
- The country reported its hottest year on record in 2024, marking two consecutive years of record-breaking heat.
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