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

Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day'
BBC World Wednesday 22 July 2026, 07:00 UTC 1 min read
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The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.

The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C.
Japan (LOCATION) 40C (ORG)
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