In the summer of 2023, global temperatures soared to unprecedented levels. Due to rising sea surface temperatures, numerous countries faced intense heatwaves.

After one of the worst natural disasters in Japan’s recent history, a heat wave covered the nation on Sunday. At least three people died and more than 2,000 others were taken to hospitals, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.

A lull in the rainy season brought scorching weather to Japan on Monday, with temperatures rising above 38 degrees Celsius in several regions of the country.