Japan sees 1st 40 C day this summer as heatwave persists

Japan recorded a temperature of 40 C for the first time this year on Sunday, with the mercury hitting the scorching level in central Japan as a heatwave continues to engulf the nation, according to the weather agency.With a high-pressure system hovering over wide areas, Shizuoka reported 40.0 C at 1:18 p.m., and temperatures had risen to 35 C or above at 244 locations, the most so far this year, among the Japan Meteorological Agency's 914 observation points nationwide.Shimonita, Gunma Prefecture, logged 39.8 C, followed by 39.3 C in Kofu, 39.2 C in Otsuki and 39.0 in Koshu, all three in Yam…READ FULL ARTICLE