Heatwave grips Japan, record-tying 39.3 C at Kyushu tourist spot
Japan is experiencing an early and intense heatwave, with temperatures in Kyushu reaching a record-tying 39.3 C. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings as high temperatures spread across western and eastern regions.
Why it matters
Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe, posing significant public health risks and straining infrastructure.
Parts of Japan's southwestern region of Kyushu saw a hot summer day on Saturday, with the mercury hitting a record-tying 39.3 C in Dazaifu, a tourist spot in Fukuoka Prefecture.
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