
Japan sweats through hottest July on record
Tokyo (AFP) Aug 2, 2025 - Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began in 1898, the weather agency has reported, warning of further severe heat in the month ahead.
Aug 2, 2025
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Tokyo (AFP) Aug 2, 2025 - Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began in 1898, the weather agency has reported, warning of further severe heat in the month ahead.
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