Japonia tropicală - Record în Tokyo şi Osaka, "manatsubi", la sfârşit de octombrie - Economica.net

Tokyo and Osaka recorded temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, marking the latest occurrence of such heat in the year. This phenomenon, termed "manatsubi" by the Japan Meteorological Agency, indicates summer days. The temperature in Tokyo surpassed this threshold for the latest date since records began in 1875, previously noted on October 19, 2024. Similarly, Osaka also experienced temperatures above 30 degrees, breaking its previous record from October 20, 1933. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency of extreme heat events to climate change. In 2025, Japan recorded its hottest summer ever, with temperatures reaching 41.8 degrees Celsius. The meteorological service has introduced the term "kokushobi" for days exceeding 40 degrees Celsius to raise public awareness about heatwaves.