Heatstroke alerts have been issued for 14 prefectures as Japan faces extreme heat and unsettled weather linked to Tropical Storm Bavi.
Japan is experiencing extreme heat. Heatstroke alerts have been issued for 14 prefectures.
The country continues to face unsettled weather linked to Tropical Storm Bavi. This situation was reported on July 13, 2026.
The alerts serve as measures to prevent health impacts.
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Die Hitzewelle hält im Nordosten Frankreichs an, wobei am Sonntag für 24 Departements weiterhin die Alarmstufe Rot gilt. In ganz Europa wurden Temperaturrekorde gebrochen.
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