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Japan records first 40°C temperature of 2026 season

Central Japan reached 40°C for the first time this year, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. This marks an early-season peak in extreme heat, which may impact local energy demand and public health infrastructure.

Interfaxabout 3 hours agoJPCredibility 47%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score10.0

Confidence0.9

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.5

Intelligence Tags

#heatwave #climate #japan #weather

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Central Japan

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country

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Part of 2 situations

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↑ escalating·4 signals·JPScore 7.8

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