Japan sees new record high temperature of 41.2C

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Tokyo (AFP) July 30, 2025

Japan sweltered in a new record temperature of 41.2C on Wednesday, with the mercury also hitting 40C in the ancient capital of Kyoto for the first time since observations began. Temperatures the world over have soared in recent years as climate change creates ever more erratic weather patterns, and Japan is no exception. Wednesday's new record in the western region of Hyogo surpassed the

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