Japan is experiencing extreme heat as temperatures across the country have soared past 40 degrees Celsius. This surge marks the first time this year that the nation has recorded what the Japan Meteorological Agency officially classifies as a "cruelly hot day."
The term was introduced by the weather agency in April to specifically categorize days when temperatures reach or exceed the 40-degree threshold. This classification system is intended to help the public identify and prepare for periods of intense, dangerous heat.
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