Overview

• The eastern city of Isesaki recorded 41.8 °C on August 5, the highest temperature ever registered in Japan.
• The Meteorological Agency has issued a “very high heat” alert for the coming week and urged residents to take precautions.
• On August 4, at least 17 cities set new local highs, including Komatsu’s 40.3 °C and Hyogo’s 41.2 °C on July 30.
• Experts link the rise in record-breaking temperatures to man-made climate change driving more frequent and extreme heatwaves.
• Forecasters predict Spain’s Extremadura and Andalusia could see temperatures reach up to 42 °C later this week.