Japan marked its fifth straight day of extreme heat on July 25, setting a record for the longest streak of temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius or higher since comparative records began in 2011.
The Japan Times reported that temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or higher had been observed across the country for five consecutive days. This surpassed previous records maintained since 2011.
The streak highlights ongoing heat wave conditions affecting the nation. Keywords associated with the report include heat waves and heatstroke.
