Japan Issues Heatstroke Alerts Across 31 Prefectures Amid High Temperatures

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Published: 2026-08-24
Category: weather
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (via China Daily)
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The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued heatstroke alerts for 31 prefectures, spanning from Kanto to Okinawa, due to a persistent high-pressure system. Forecasts indicate daytime temperatures could reach 39 degrees Celsius in Hita city and 38 C in other major cities, posing significant health risks across a wide area.

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