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SUMMER ALARM: Japanese Give a Name to the Days That Melt Everything in Their Path, and It Means Only One Thing

Japan has introduced a new name for days when the temperature reaches 40 degrees Celsius or higher, after last year recorded the hottest summer since measurements began in the country.

SUMMER ALARM: Japanese Give a Name to the Days That Melt Everything in Their Path, and It Means Only One Thing

TL;DR

  • Japan has created a new name for days with temperatures of 40°C or higher.
  • This follows the hottest summer recorded in Japan, which occurred last year.
  • The new naming convention addresses severe heat events.