Japan experiences hottest September on record

Japan experiences hottest September on record

Japan experienced its warmest September on record in 2023, with a national monthly temperature that was 2.66 °C (4.79 °F) higher than the standard. The record-breaking temperatures were particularly pronounced in the eastern and western regions of the country.

Tropical Storm “Yun-yeung” heading toward Japan

Tropical Storm “Yun-yeung” heading toward Japan

Tropical Storm “Yun-yeung” formed on September 5, 2023, as the 13th named storm of the 2023 Pacific typhoon season. The cyclone is heading toward Japan, where it is expected to make landfall on September 8, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.

July 2023 marks Japan’s highest recorded temperature, surpassing 1978’s record

July 2023 marks Japan’s highest recorded temperature, surpassing 1978’s record

An analysis by the Asahi Shimbun, based on data from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), indicates that July 2023 was the hottest month in Japan since modern records began in the late 19th century. The previous record was set in 1978, making this the first time in 45 years that it has been surpassed.

370 000 urged to evacuate as heavy rains hit western Japan

370 000 urged to evacuate as heavy rains hit western Japan

On Saturday, July 8, 2023, heavy rains caused extensive damage in Shimane Prefecture and other western Japanese regions, prompting local authorities to urge approximately 370 000 residents in two cities to evacuate. Landslides and river floods have occurred in Izumo City, disrupting transportation, although vital services remained intact.