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Japan just endured its hottest July on record for the third year running, with temperatures soaring 2.89°C above average. The country saw unprecedented heat, including a blistering 41.2°C in Tamba City, while some regions faced their driest July in decades. Authorities issued heatstroke alerts across 34 prefectures as dangerous conditions persisted. Officials urged residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure amid the life-threatening heatwave.

Key Points: Japan Records Hottest July for Third Straight Year

  • Japan's July average temperature was 2.89°C above normal
  • Tamba City recorded a historic high of 41.2°C
  • Rainfall in Tohoku and Hokuriku regions hit record lows
  • Heatstroke alerts issued in 34 prefectures amid extreme conditions
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Japan experienced hottest July for third year in a row

Japan's July temperatures hit record highs for the third consecutive year, with extreme heatwaves and dangerously low rainfall reported nationwide.

"Abnormally high temperatures - Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)"

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.

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 Thursday it was reported that extreme heat continued to grip much of Japan, with life-threatening temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius recorded in some places for a second day, according to the country's weather agency.

The dangerous heatwave was mainly affecting western Japan, where the mercury hit 40.4 degrees in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, on Thursday afternoon, the JMA said.

By 3:30 p.m. local time, the highest temperatures reached 39.5 degrees Celsius in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, 39.3 degrees Celsius in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and 38.9 degrees Celsius in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture and Akiota Town in Hiroshima Prefecture, according to the JMA.

Heatstroke alerts were issued for 34 of Japan's 47 prefectures on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported.

On July 24, the mercury rose to nearly 40 degrees in some parts of the northern prefecture of Hokkaido.

Weather officials urged people to keep cool by using air conditioners, consuming adequate fluids and salt, and taking frequent breaks during outdoor activities.

- IANS

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Priya N
OMG 41.2°C is insane! 😱 In Delhi we complain about 45°C but at least we're used to it. Japanese infrastructure isn't built for such heat. Hope people there are staying safe and hydrated.
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Amit K
Interesting that this is happening in Japan which is usually so technologically advanced. Shows that money can't solve everything when nature strikes back. We need sustainable solutions, not just ACs!
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Sunita M
The low rainfall mentioned is worrying too. In Maharashtra we've faced droughts - it affects farmers badly. Hope Japan's government is preparing water conservation measures like our Jalyukt Shivar scheme.
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David E
While the article is informative, it misses mentioning concrete steps Japan is taking to combat this. Just reporting temperatures isn't enough - we need to know about mitigation efforts too.
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Nisha Z
Japanese summers are normally humid which makes heat more dangerous than dry heat. My cousin lives in Tokyo and says trains are packed without proper ventilation. Must be hellish right now 😓
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Vikram P
This proves climate change doesn't discriminate between developed and developing nations. India and Japan should collaborate more on green technology research. Our future depends on such partnerships!

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