NewzVille Desk
Japan endured its hottest July since record keeping began in 1898, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported Friday, warning of more “severe heat” ahead.
The average temperature in July was 2.89°C higher than the 1991–2020 average. This marks the third consecutive year of record-breaking July temperatures.
On July 30, a record high of 41.2°C was recorded in Hyogo, western Japan.
The agency also reported low rainfall across much of the country. Some northern areas facing the Sea of Japan saw record low precipitation.
In addition, the rainy season ended nearly three weeks early in western Japan, setting another record.
Scientists attribute such extreme heat to worsening climate change, which is making heatwaves more intense and frequent worldwide.
