The Japan Meteorological Association said on the 24th that a high temperature of 40 degrees Celsius was observed in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan in the afternoon of the same day. This was a “hot day” of 40 degrees Celsius or higher for 4 consecutive days in Japan, tying the historical record. The Japan Meteorological Agency decided this year to call hot weather of 40 degrees Celsius and above a “hot day.” On the 21st, a high temperature of 40 degrees Celsius was measured in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. This is the first “hot day” in Japan this year. On the 22nd and 23rd, temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius or above were observed in many places in Japan.

The Japan Meteorological Association said on the 24th that a high temperature of 40 degrees Celsius was observed in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan in the afternoon of the same day. This was a “hot day” of 40 degrees Celsius or higher for 4 consecutive days in Japan, tying the historical record. The Japan Meteorological Agency decided this year to call hot weather of 40 degrees Celsius and above a “hot day.” On the 21st, a high temperature of 40 degrees Celsius was measured in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. This is the first “hot day” in Japan this year. On the 22nd and 23rd, temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius or above were observed in many places in Japan.