Dangerous heat in western Japan and elsewhere; heavy rain expected in Hokuriku and Niigata

On the 25th, the maximum temperature exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in Tokai and Yamanashi Prefecture, marking the fifth consecutive day of "extreme heat" in Japan and setting a new record. Dangerous heat is expected to continue on the 26th in Tokai, Kinki, Shikoku, and Kyushu, so please continue to take thorough measures against heatstroke.