Heatwave grips south-west Japan, record-tying 39.3 deg C at Kyushu tourist spot Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Scorching temperatures are expected to hit western and eastern Japan towards July 18. PHOTO: ST FILE Published Jul 11, 2026, 07:50 PM Updated Jul 11, 2026, 08:28 PM Set as preferred source Listen Summarise Kyushu region in southwestern Japan recorded a heatwave with temperatures reaching a record-tying 39.3°C in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture on July 11. Out of 914 observation points, 43 recorded temperatures of 35°C or higher, and 491 recorded 30°C or higher, marking an extremely hot day. The…
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