The mercury hit the above-human temperature of 41.2 C in the city of Tanba, Hyogo Prefecture, as authorities urged people to take precautions to avoid heatstroke.

Japan recorded the highest ever temperature of 41.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, beating the previous high of 41.1 C marked in 2018 and 2020. Authorities are strongly urging people to take precautions to avoid risks of heatstroke.

The mercury hit the above-human temperature of 41.2 C in the city of Tanba, Hyogo Prefecture, at 14:39, while two cities — Fukuchiyama in Kyoto and Nishiwaki in Hyogo — also recorded extremely high temperatures of 40.6 C and 40 C, respectively.

    • SheeEttin@lemmy.zipEnglish
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      3 days ago

      Ackshually, combustion releases water vapor. If you have a gas stove, you might have noticed condensation on the side of a pot of water when starting from cold. That’s why.

      • deegeese@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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        3 days ago

        Ackshually hot air has a higher vapor capacity, therefore the fire is a dry heat, and only away from the fire does it become moist.