Published: Aug 28, 2025, 15:29 IST | Updated: Aug 28, 2025, 15:29 IST
Tokyo is in the grip of a historic heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 35°C or higher for 10 consecutive days — a first since record-keeping began in 1875. The intense heat is straining healthcare systems, disrupting daily life, and raising concerns about climate resilience in one of the world’s most densely populated cities.
Authorities are urging residents to take precautions as Japan faces one of its most extreme summers on record.