Japan Meteorological Agency Warns of Scorching Heat and Heatstroke Risk Across Western and Eastern Japan

Scorching heat is expected across much of western and eastern Japan on Monday, August 24, due to a high-pressure system. A heatstroke alert is in place for 31 prefectures, with daytime highs forecast to reach 39 degrees Celsius in Hita City, Oita Prefecture, and 38 degrees Celsius in cities like Saga, Yamaguchi, and Nara.