Japan and South Korea have experienced their hottest summers on record, raising concerns over climate change. Japan’s summer temperature averaged 2.36°C above the 1991–2020 norm, with 123 of 153 weather stations reporting record highs. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that severe heat will continue, especially in eastern and western regions.
In South Korea, the summer average hit 25.7°C, the highest since 1973. Both nations had previously marked 2024 as their hottest summer. Scientists say such extremes reflect Asia warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, highlighting the urgent need for climate action to protect vulnerable populations, Al Jazeera reported.
