Japan's meteorological agency reported that on August 24, Fukuoka City in the southwest of the country continued to suffer severe heat as temperatures exceeded 40°C. This is the 10th time this year the city has recorded temperatures above 40°C, breaking the previous record.
The unusually prolonged heatwave has made Fukuoka a focal point of Japan's climate crisis. Previously, the record for the number of days with temperatures above 40°C in a single year in the city was 9 days, set in 2018.
Meteorologists warn that the intense heat may persist in the coming days, posing major challenges to public health and the power grid. Residents are advised to avoid going out during peak hours, stay hydrated, and use air conditioning safely.
The record-high temperatures are not confined to Fukuoka but have also spread to many other regions across Japan, sounding an alarm that climate change is progressing faster than expected.
