A: Yo, Sakura! Anything interesting for the weekend?
B: Hai, Arashi-san! Seems like we're in for another heatwave this Sunday.

A: What?! Really? Where did you hear that?
B: Meteorological Agency said it. High pressure system over Kyushu to Tohoku, causing temperatures to rise.

A: Whoa! That sounds intense. How hot are we talking here?
B: By 12pm, already 36 degrees in many cities like Otsuki and Dazaifu. Afternoon could reach up to 38 in parts of Gunma and Saitama.

A: Yikes! They've issued heatstroke alerts in 26 prefectures! Should we stock up on water?
B: Yeah, maybe. Meanwhile, there's also heavy rain in north Japan, with Teshio in Hokkaido recording the highest ever at 153.5mm in 12 hours.

A: Wait, is that safe or should we stay indoors?
B: Weather officials warned of mudslides, flooding, swollen rivers, tornadoes, gusty winds, lightning strikes, and hail. So better be careful!
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Regions across Japan are getting another day of scorching heat on Sunday.



The Meteorological Agency says a high-pressure system is blanketing vast areas from Kyushu to Tohoku causing temperatures to rise.



By 12 p.m., the mercury had reached 36 degrees Celsius in many cities, including Otsuki in Yamanashi Prefecture near Tokyo and Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture in western Japan.



And in the afternoon that could reach 38 degrees in parts of Gunma and Saitama prefectures.
Heatstroke alerts have been issued in 26 prefectures.



Meanwhile, a front stretching from a low-pressure system has developed rain clouds over northern Japan.



As of 11 a.m., Teshio, Hokkaido had recorded 153.5 millimeters of rain in 12 hours--the highest figure on record.



Some areas could get up to 50 millimeters of rain with lightning in one hour.
Weather officials warn of mudslides, flooding in low-lying areas, swollen rivers, tornadoes and other gusty winds, lightning strikes, and hail.
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Quiz 1:
What is causing the high temperatures across various regions in Japan?
A. Low-pressure system
B. High-pressure system
C. Rain clouds
D. Front stretching from a low-pressure system

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Answers: Quiz 1: B

Quiz 2:
Which prefecture had recorded the highest figure of rain in 12 hours?
A. Otsuki in Yamanashi Prefecture
B. Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture
C. Teshio, Hokkaido
D. Gunma and Saitama prefectures

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Answers: Quiz 2: C

Quiz 3:
What weather phenomena has the Meteorological Agency warned about in certain areas?
A. Heatstroke alerts, mudslides, flooding in low-lying areas, swollen rivers, tornadoes and other gusty winds, lightning strikes, and hail
B. Rain clouds, heatwaves, low temperatures
C. Low-pressure systems, clear skies, calm weather
D. Front stretching from a high-pressure system, clear skies, calm weather

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Answers: Quiz 3: A