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Japan Faces Record Heat Wave, Hospitalizations Soar

7/30/2025

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Japan is reeling from an unprecedented heat wave, with Tanba, Hyogo Prefecture, hitting a scorching 41.2 degrees Celsius. This extreme heat has led to a staggering rise in heat-related hospitalizations, jumping from 5,309 to 10,804 in just a week. Officials are urgently advising everyone to stay hydrated and seek relief from the sweltering temperatures.

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Japan is reeling from an unprecedented heat wave, with Tanba, Hyogo Prefecture, hitting a scorching 41.2 degrees Celsius. This extreme heat has led to a staggering rise in heat-related hospitalizations, jumping from 5,309 to 10,804 in just a week. Officials are urgently advising everyone to stay hydrated and seek relief from the sweltering temperatures.