Temperatures soared in many places from western to northern Japan on Sunday. Scorching heat is expected to continue in regions including Kinki and Tokai on Monday.
Daytime highs on Sunday reached 35.3 degrees Celsius in Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture, 35.1 degrees in Shimanto City in Kochi Prefecture, and 31.7 degrees in central Tokyo.
On Monday, temperatures are expected to rise to 35 degrees in the cities of Nara, Gifu, Nagoya and Kofu, and 32 degrees in central Tokyo.
People are advised to continue to take measures against heatstroke, such as using air conditioners appropriately and drinking water frequently.
Meanwhile, a front is expected to remain stationary near Kyushu and become active through Monday. Heavy rain accompanied by thunder is possible in some areas.
In the 24 hours through Monday evening, up to 200 millimeters of rain is forecast in northern and southern Kyushu.
Weather officials are calling on people to be on the alert for landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, swollen rivers, and lightning strikes and gusty winds.
They say that in the areas affected by the recent heavy rains, the risk of landslides and other disasters could rise as the ground has loosened due to the rains.
Daytime highs on Sunday reached 35.3 degrees Celsius in Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture, 35.1 degrees in Shimanto City in Kochi Prefecture, and 31.7 degrees in central Tokyo.
On Monday, temperatures are expected to rise to 35 degrees in the cities of Nara, Gifu, Nagoya and Kofu, and 32 degrees in central Tokyo.
People are advised to continue to take measures against heatstroke, such as using air conditioners appropriately and drinking water frequently.
Meanwhile, a front is expected to remain stationary near Kyushu and become active through Monday. Heavy rain accompanied by thunder is possible in some areas.
In the 24 hours through Monday evening, up to 200 millimeters of rain is forecast in northern and southern Kyushu.
Weather officials are calling on people to be on the alert for landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, swollen rivers, and lightning strikes and gusty winds.
They say that in the areas affected by the recent heavy rains, the risk of landslides and other disasters could rise as the ground has loosened due to the rains.
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Scorching heatwave in Japan, especially Kinki and Tokai regions; temperatures predicted to rise on Monday. Highs reached 35.3°C in Toyota City, 35.1°C in Shimanto City, and 31.7°C in central Tokyo on Sunday. On Monday, cities like Nara, Gifu, Nagoya, Kofu expect temperatures up to 35°C, with
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230702_19/
Date: July 2, 2023
Created: 2023/07/03 07:23
Updated: 2025/12/09 02:18
Last Read: 2023/07/03 07:31