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Extreme heat, drought, and heavy rain in Japan
4 clusters · 30 sources · last updated
Latest: Japan regional news: Heatstroke alerts, fraud warnings, and local updates
Japan continues to face significant heatstroke risks and extreme temperatures. In Fukuoka Prefecture, authorities issued heatstroke alerts for late August, with temperatures in Kurume expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius
Japan heatwave: record temperatures and medical strain
70 clusters · 245 sources · last updated
Latest: Japan issues heatstroke alerts for 26 prefectures
The 2026 Japanese heatwave has escalated into a “disaster-level” event, with temperatures regularly exceeding 35 °C. This extreme heat has caused a sharp rise in heat-related deaths and emergency transports, particularly