Japan logged two new heat records in a single day, with temperatures reaching 41.6C and 41.8C. This surpasses the previous high of 41.2C documented last week. The previous record high was 41.1C seen in 2020 and 2018. Last month was the hottest since records began in 1898, with an average monthly temperature of 2.89C above the past averages. Heatstroke alerts were issued across 44 prefectures, highlighting growing concerns regarding climate change while impacting flora and weather patterns.
Japan recorded two new heat records in one day; temperatures hit 41.6C (106.8F) and 41.8C (107.2F), surpassing the previous record of 41.2C (106.2F).
Last month was declared the hottest in Japan since records began in 1898, with an average monthly temperature 2.89C above the 1991-2020 average.
Heatstroke alerts were issued in 44 of Japan's 47 prefectures as the country experiences unprecedented heat, exacerbated by climate change impacts.
Experts noted climate change effects on Japan's cherry trees, causing them to bloom earlier or fail to blossom fully due to warmer autumns and winters.
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