Japan logs record high temperature of 41.2 C in western prefecture

Japan on Wednesday logged a record-high temperature of 41.2 C in Tamba in the western prefecture of Hyogo, the weather agency said, urging people to take measures to prevent heat-related illnesses by staying hydrated and using air conditioners appropriately.The reading was recorded after 2:30 p.m. as a high-pressure system blanketed the Japanese archipelago, bringing sunny skies over a wide area and driving up heat levels across broad swathes of the country, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.Temperatures exceeded 35 C at 271 of the 914 observation points nationwide, with new highs record…READ FULL ARTICLE