Japan Records Worst Heat Wave in 150 Years

Japan has recorded severe temperatures for the fourth consecutive day, with the capital hitting its highest levels in nearly 150 years for June, while authorities warned that electricity supplies are still under pressure. Forecasts indicate that the maximum temperature in Tokyo will reach 36 degrees Celsius today, following three consecutive days exceeding 35 degrees—marking the worst heat wave in June since records began in 1875. Reuters reported that hospital admissions have increased due to heatstroke this morning, as many in the capital continue to ignore government advice by wearing masks outdoors—an enduring habit from more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the second day, authorities have requested residents of the Tokyo area to conserve electricity to avoid power outages.