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Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day'

First publishedJul 22, 07:00 UTC

Last updatedJul 22, 10:03 UTC · 9m ago

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Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day'

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The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.

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What's the story?: The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.
How widely is it covered?: 1 outlet, average source rating 9.0/10.
When was it last updated?: 9m ago.

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Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day'
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