Japan Records Fifth Consecutive Day Above 40 Degrees Celsius, Raising Concerns About Climate Emergency Japan has experienced its fifth consecutive day above 40 degrees Celsius, breaking records and highlighting the country's vulnerability to extreme heat.
The phenomenon, dubbed "cruelly hot days" by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by intense heatwaves.
The streak marks the longest number of consecutive days with blistering temperatures since 2010, affecting six cities in central Japan and resulting in close to 11,000 emergency medical visits nationwide.