Japan Designates Days Over 40 Degrees Celsius as 'Extreme Heat Days' Amid Rising Temperatures
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The Japan Meteorological Agency announced today that days with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius will officially be named 'Extreme Heat Days' (酷暑日), effective immediately. This marks the first expansion of high-temperature terminology in nearly 20 years since the addition of 'Intense Heat Days' (猛暑日) in 2007. The decision was made after a public online poll, where 'Extreme Heat Day' received the most votes, recognized for its intuitive and warning effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is an 'Extreme Heat Day' (酷暑日)?
- A: It refers to a day when the temperature reaches 40 degrees Celsius or higher.
- Q: Why was 'Extreme Heat Day' introduced?
- A: It was introduced to respond to the frequent extreme high temperatures in recent years and to more accurately convey life-threatening high-temperature conditions.