US EditionJapan Marks Highest-Ever Temperature of 41.2 C in Hyogo
HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, JUL 30 – The 41.2C temperature in Hyogo's Tanba Region surpassed previous records and coincided with a heatwave hospitalizing over 10,800 people last week, officials said.
- Japan recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.2 degrees Celsius in Tanba, Hyogo Prefecture, on Wednesday, according to NHK.
- The previous record was 41.1 degrees, set in 2018 and 2020.
- Over 10,804 people were hospitalized due to heat-related illnesses in one week.
- Authorities are urging people to take precautions against heatstroke as the heat wave continues.
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City breaks entire country's record with unprecedented temperature — here's what you need to know
Japan recorded its highest temperature in observed history Wednesday, per Bloomberg. What's happening? The mercury in Tamba, a city in Hyōgo Prefecture, reached 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.2 degrees Fahrenheit) — an unprecedented mark in the country. Japanese broadcaster NHK first reported the record-breaking heat, with similar temperatures recorded in other prefectures and cities. NHK indicated that a heatstroke alert was issued for 29 prefecture…
The previous record of 41.1 °C was beaten. ...
Japan logs record high temperature of 41.2 C in western prefecture
Japan on Wednesday logged a record-high temperature of 41.2 C in Tamba in the western prefecture of Hyogo, the weather agency said, urging people to take measures to prevent heat-related illnesses by staying hydrated and using air conditioners appropriately.
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