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early last week “Tokyo” has a temperature soaring to 36.2 degrees, which is 7 degrees higher than the seasonal average, while the previous week The highest recorded temperature was recorded at 37.5 degrees Celsius, 8.9 degrees higher than the seasonal average, mainly due to “urban heat domes”, which often occur in large cities with dense high-rise buildings. Including caused by the “El Niño” phenomenon that both Japan and the world are facing. The Japanese call days with temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius Moushobi (Moushobi), meaning “truly hot days.” Moushobi days have been found to increase steadily over the past several decades.

Last weekend to the beginning of this week. Bloomberg News reported that the governmentJapanissued the latest warning to the public inTokyoWatch out for a new wave of “Heat Stroke” or “Heat Stroke” as Japan is currently facing “very hot weatherspecial”, increasing the risk of people getting sick from heatstroke more easily.

The Japanese authorities emphasize people to avoid going out of the house. and help monitor neighbors who are at risk Japan has one of the world’s oldest populations, with almost 30% of the population over the age of 65.

Tokyo is hot The temperature is 7 degrees higher than the seasonal average.

The Japan Meteorological Agency reports that the central climate “Tokyo” at the beginning of the week (July 17) had a maximum temperature of 36.2 degrees Celsius, which was 7 degrees Celsius higher than the season average, while going back to last week (12 July) c.) It was found that the temperature was even hotter. Tokyo recorded its highest temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius, 8.9 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average.

In addition to Tokyo, the report also found that Kiryu, about two hours north of Tokyo, recorded its highest temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius over the weekend. It became the hottest city in Japan this year.

Days above 35 degrees Celsius are called Moushobi, meaning “truly hot days,” with the number of Moushobi days increasing. over the past several decades

Open 2 things that make the heat very hot. Both heat dome and El Niño

The Tokyo government’s Environment Agency said part of the reason for Tokyo’s hot weather has soared through the graph. It is due to the effects of the phenomenon. “Urban heat domes,” which often occur in large cities, are covered with high-rise buildings and dense streets.

These buildings are huge heat traps. and radiates heat to the surrounding environment The denser the city, the more heat cannot escape. Causing more heat in the city to accumulate

In some cases, the effects of “urban heat domes” can be so severe that buildings cannot be cooled at night. which forced people to turn on the air conditioner all night The house that does not have air conditioning. (Vulnerable groups who cannot afford) may suffer from insomnia. This leads to higher stress levels that can affect physical health, putting people at risk of illness and death from the surging urban heat.

While another important reason that many people should know well is It comes from the global climate change that warms every year. (Global warming), which all over the world are facing this problem as well. Also, a report from Japantimes states that this year’s Japanese summer is expected to continue to heat up, with a high probability that it will be hotter than usual. This is a result of the “El Niño” weather phenomenon, which experts say this year’s El Niño may be the hottest on record.

new history record Global warming by 0.3 degrees Celsius

As mentioned above that Japan isn’t the only country in the world experiencing extreme heat. According to the European Space Agency, Sicily and Sardinia in Italy are also experiencing record temperatures. The temperature was detected above 48 degrees Celsius during the month of July 2023.

While the “World Meteorological Organization” has issued a new announcement on Monday that the past. The world just experienced its hottest week on record. after the hottest June on record. The global average temperature recorded on July 7 was 17.24 degrees Celsius, 0.3 degrees Celsius higher than the previous record set in 2016.

It is also reported that The weather was very hot early this month. Also resulted in a record high sea surface temperature. And the Antarctic sea ice level has dropped to a record low. Record high temperatures both on land and in the ocean. It can have serious impacts on the ecosystem and the environment. The variability of these weather conditions. All are the result of human handiwork.

Professor Christopher Hewitt, WMO Director for Climate Services, said: “Exceptional heat in June and early July 2023 is taking place.At the beginning of the El Niño phenomenon which is expected to make the Earth’s surface both on land and in the ocean has a higher temperature and may cause a heat wave in the sea

“This high temperature has already surpassed the graph on the map. And is expected to record heat again as the El Niño phenomenon continues to develop. And these impacts will extend into 2024,” Christopher reiterated that this will become a serious problem around the world.

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refer : WMO, Bloomberg, Japantimes

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2023-07-19 13:12:00