Japan logs two new highest temperatures on record in a day | Climate Crisis News

Japan has recorded two new heat highs of 41.6C (106.8F) and 41.8C (107.2F), surpassing previous records, as the Meteorological Agency warns of increasing temperatures and issued heatstroke alerts in 44 of 47 prefectures. This follows July’s designation as the hottest month since 1898, with severe impacts on agriculture and water shortages, amid broader climate change concerns affecting weather patterns in the region.

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