Temperature hits 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.16 degrees Fahrenheit) after hottest June on record.
Japan has recorded its highest temperature of 41.2 degrees Celsius in Tamba city, surpassing the previous record, with heatstroke alerts issued for 33 prefectures amid a recent surge in heat-related hospitalizations and deaths. This extreme heat follows Japan’s hottest June on record, with average temperatures significantly above normal, highlighting ongoing climate change concerns.