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Japan has endured its hottest July on record for the third consecutive year, with temperatures dramatically exceeding historical averages. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported nationwide temperatures 2.89°C higher than normal, marking the most extreme summer heat since records began in 1898. Specific regions like Tamba City experienced unprecedented temperatures reaching 41.2°C, triggering widespread heatstroke alerts. These extreme conditions highlight growing concerns about climate change and its immediate impact on Japan's environment and population.

Key Points: Japan Faces Record July Heat Third Year Running

  • Japan experiences hottest July since 1898 records began
  • Temperature 2.89°C higher than typical July averages
  • Tamba City hits record 41.2°C on July 30
  • Hokkaido sees nearly 40°C temperatures in northern regions
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Japan experienced hottest July for third year in a row

Japan battles unprecedented summer temperatures with record-breaking heat and nationwide heatstroke alerts across multiple prefectures.

"The current high temperatures were life-threatening - Japan Meteorological Agency"

Tokyo, Aug 2

Japan experienced its hottest July for the third year in a row, with a record 2.89 degrees Celsius higher than usual, according to the country's weather agency.

The nationwide average temperature was the highest for July since comparable records began in 1898, toppling the previous record set in 2024 by 2.16 degrees Celsius, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on Friday.

Weather officials said this year's deviation from normal is much larger than past figures, adding that the country faced "abnormally high" temperatures.

On July 30, a temperature of 41.2 degrees was recorded in Tamba City in the western prefecture of Hyogo, the highest ever observed in the country.

On July 24, the mercury rose to nearly 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the northern prefecture of Hokkaido, Xinhua news agency reported.

Meanwhile, rainfall in July on the Sea of Japan side of the northeastern Tohoku region and in the central Hokuriku region was the lowest since those statistics started being recorded in 1946, the JMA said.

Earlier on July 25, the JMA had said that sweltering temperatures were expected to continue across Japan, with heatstroke alerts issued for much of the country.

The current high temperatures were life-threatening, the JMA said, adding that the heatwave is being caused by a high-pressure system covering Japan.

Heatstroke alerts had been issued across the country, including parts of Hokkaido, which experienced record high temperatures, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as Tokyo.

Daytime highs were expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius in Toyooka City, Hyogo prefecture, and 38 degrees in Ichinoseki City, Iwate prefecture, and the cities of Fukushima, Maebashi, Kumagaya, Kyoto and Maizuru, according to the weather agency.

Weather officials had also urged people to take sufficient measures to avoid heatstroke.

- IANS

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Priya S
41.2°C is insane! 😰 In Delhi we're used to 45°C summers but this shows the problem is global. Developed nations must take lead in reducing emissions.
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Aman W
While worrying, I wonder if the article could have included more about how Japan is adapting to these changes. Their urban planning might have lessons for Indian cities.
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Shreya B
The heat + low rainfall combination is deadly. In Maharashtra we've faced droughts due to similar patterns. Hope Japan's authorities are helping farmers cope.
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Varun X
Interesting that Hokkaido is getting affected too - thought it was their cooler region. Shows climate change spares no one. Time for global cooperation, not just talk!
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Neha E
The article mentions heatstroke alerts but not casualties. Would be helpful to know human impact. In India we lose hundreds to heatwaves annually. Stay safe everyone!

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