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Record Heatwave Hits East Asia, Deaths Triple in Crisis

8/1/2025

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East Asia is grappling with an unprecedented heatwave, as Japan's Tamba sizzles at a staggering 41.2°C, shattering records. South Korea is not far behind, experiencing a record 22 tropical nights, leading to a troubling tripling of heat-related deaths this year. Authorities are sounding the alarm, urging citizens to take measures against heatstroke amid the escalating climate crisis.

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East Asia is grappling with an unprecedented heatwave, as Japan's Tamba sizzles at a staggering 41.2°C, shattering records. South Korea is not far behind, experiencing a record 22 tropical nights, leading to a troubling tripling of heat-related deaths this year. Authorities are sounding the alarm, urging citizens to take measures against heatstroke amid the escalating climate crisis.