Scorching temperatures were recorded from Kanto to Okinawa on July 20. - Photo: Reuters
TOKYO: Record-breaking heat is expected to hit Japan on Sunday (July 21), with over 200 locations across Japan forecast to experience extreme temperatures.
Scorching temperatures were recorded from Kanto to Okinawa on July 20, which also marked the beginning of summer vacation for children across the country.
The highest temperatures reached over 35 deg C, with more than 130 locations experiencing severe heat for the first time in 12 days, weather agency data showed.
Shizuoka city was the hottest place in the country, recording 38.9 deg C, followed by Fuchu city in the Tokyo area at 38 deg C.
The temperature reached 35.8 deg C in Tokyo, marking the first day of severe heat in nearly two weeks.
The heat is expected to intensify further on July 21, with predictions indicating that over 200 locations will experience extreme temperatures, double the number from July 20.
Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an advisory for the “once-in-a-decade” heat, noting that it is crucial for the public to take precautions to prevent heatstroke and stay hydrated.
The dangerous heatwave is expected to continue into August and possibly September, posing risks not only to health but also to agriculture and food safety, according to the Japan Weather Association. - Xinhua
