Japan recorded the highest ever temperature of 41.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, beating the previous high of 41.1 C marked in 2018 and 2020. Authorities are strongly urging people to take precautions to avoid risks of heatstroke.
The mercury hit the above-human temperature of 41.2 C in the city of Tanba, Hyogo Prefecture, at 14:39, while two cities — Fukuchiyama in Kyoto and Nishiwaki in Hyogo — also recorded extremely high temperatures of 40.6 C and 40 C, respectively.
I’m in Florida we call that Tuesday afternoon.
record breaking temps in Florida too though recently, just FYI.
Yeah this past Tuesday afternoon!
touché!
Can’t wait for Florida to lead the way in fashion soon while they continue to vote anti-science and climate change denial