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Japan Faces Record Heatwave: 35 Prefectures Under Alert

9/1/2025

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Japan is facing extreme heat, with Nagoya recording 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the ninth occurrence this year.
Heatstroke alerts are active in 35 out of 47 prefectures, advising residents to stay hydrated.
Continued high temperatures and unstable weather are forecasted, with significant rainfall expected in northern areas.

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Japan is facing extreme heat, with Nagoya recording 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the ninth occurrence this year.
Heatstroke alerts are active in 35 out of 47 prefectures, advising residents to stay hydrated.
Continued high temperatures and unstable weather are forecasted, with significant rainfall expected in northern areas.