Japan Endures Hottest July on Record

Temperatures soared 2.16°C above average, marking the highest since 1898, with heatwaves expected to continue.

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported temperatures 2.16°C higher than the average for July.
Sixty-two out of 153 observation posts, including Tokyo and Nagoya, set new records.
Factors include a high-pressure system over the Pacific and warm southern air affecting northern regions.
Since April, 59 people have died from heatstroke, with over 37,000 hospitalized in July alone.
Climate change is expected to drive future temperature records, with extreme heat impacting global regions.