Japan Records Longest Streak of Extreme Heat Days Exceeding 40°C

Japan is currently experiencing a historic heatwave, with temperatures consistently above 40°C for five consecutive days, marking the longest such period since 2010. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued heatstroke warnings as the extreme conditions have resulted in nearly 11,000 emergency medical cases and 14 fatalities in a single week. This severe weather event highlights significant public health concerns across the nation.