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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury reaching 40 C on July 23, 2026, marking a "cruelly hot day," a term used by the weather agency this year for temperatures of 40 C or higher.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury reaching 40 C on July 23, 2026, marking a "cruelly hot day," a term used by the weather agency this year for temperatures of 40 C or higher.

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Rainy season ends in eastern, central Japan

TOKYO, Japan, July 21 Kyodo - People walk with parasols under the scorching sun in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 20, 2026. The rainy season in Tokyo and neighboring areas of the Kanto-Koshin region as well as in the Tokai region of central Japan appears to have ended, the country's weather agency said the same day. (Kyodo)

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in front of JR Tajimi Station in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury topping 40 C on July 21, 2026, marking the country's first "cruelly hot day" since the weather agency introduced the heat warning term earlier this year. Temperatures reached at least 40 C in three central Japan cities -- Tajimi and Gujo in Gifu Prefecture and Toyota in Aichi Prefecture -- the same day.

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Summer heat in Japan

People walk under mist showers on a sweltering hot day in Isesaki in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 22, 2026. The mercury topped 40 C in some central Japan cities the same day, the nation marking a "cruelly hot day," a heat warning term used by the country's weather agency this year, for the second straight day.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in front of JR Tajimi Station in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury topping 40 C on July 21, 2026, marking the country's first "cruelly hot day" since the weather agency introduced the heat warning term earlier this year. Two central Japan cities -- Tajimi and Toyota in Aichi Prefecture -- recorded temperatures above the threshold the same day.

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Rainy season ends in eastern, central Japan

People walk with parasols under the scorching sun in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 20, 2026. The rainy season in Tokyo and neighboring areas of the Kanto-Koshin region as well as in the Tokai region of central Japan appears to have ended, the country's weather agency said the same day.

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Rainy season ends in eastern, central Japan

People walk with parasols under the scorching sun in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 20, 2026. The rainy season in Tokyo and neighboring areas of the Kanto-Koshin region as well as in the Tokai region of central Japan appears to have ended, the country's weather agency said the same day.

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Japan: Level 5 Alert Issued as Torrential Rains Trigger Flooding, Landslide in Kanto Region

Torrential rain pounded a wide swath of the Kanto region in eastern Japan on Friday, July 17, bringing record-breaking downpours to Gunma and southern Tochigi prefectures as well as heavy rain in Tokyo, Yokohama and Kawasaki. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level "emergency safety" evacuation order for some areas. A landslide in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, collapsed a building and left three people unaccounted for.

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Rainy season ends in parts of Japan

A pedestrian is pictured with a parasol under the scorching sun in a commercial district of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on July 8, 2026. Japan's weather agency announced the same day that the rainy season appears to have ended in the northern part of the Kyushu region, including Fukuoka, as well as western Japan's Chugoku and Kinki regions.

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Rainy season ends in parts of Japan

A pedestrian is pictured with a parasol under the scorching sun in a commercial district of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on July 8, 2026. Japan's weather agency announced the same day that the rainy season appears to have ended in the northern part of the Kyushu region, including Fukuoka, as well as western Japan's Chugoku and Kinki regions.

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Rainy season ends in parts of Japan

A woman walks with a portable fan under the scorching sun in a commercial district of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on July 8, 2026. Japan's weather agency announced the same day that the rainy season appears to have ended in the northern part of the Kyushu region, including Fukuoka, as well as western Japan's Chugoku and Kinki regions.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 4

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions. The video shows sections of road washed away by fast-moving floodwater in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 3

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 2

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions.

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Japan: Landslides Reported as Heavy Rains Sweep Across Southern Kyushu

Heavy rains moved across western Japan due to a stationary front on Wednesday, June 24, with linear rain bands developing over Southern Kyushu and triggering torrential downpours. Landslides were reported in parts of Kumamoto and Kagoshima prefectures, prompting Japan's Meteorological Agency to warn residents across the region to remain on high alert.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Approaches Kanto Region, Triggering Flood Alerts 4

Typhoon Jangmi battered much of Japan with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds on Wednesday, June 3, after making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued flood warnings and evacuation orders for multiple areas, including Tokyo, and landslide warnings across several prefectures.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Approaches Kanto Region, Triggering Flood Alerts

Typhoon Jangmi battered much of Japan with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds on Wednesday, June 3, after making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued flood warnings and evacuation orders for multiple areas, including Tokyo, and landslide warnings across several prefectures.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Approaches Kanto Region, Triggering Flood Alerts 2

Typhoon Jangmi battered much of Japan with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds on Wednesday, June 3, after making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued flood warnings and evacuation orders for multiple areas, including Tokyo, and landslide warnings across several prefectures. This video shows the Megurogawa River in Tokyo swollen by heavy rainfall.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Approaches Kanto Region, Triggering Flood Alerts 3

Typhoon Jangmi battered much of Japan with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds on Wednesday, June 3, after making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued flood warnings and evacuation orders for multiple areas, including Tokyo, and landslide warnings across several prefectures.

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Japan: Flood Warnings Issued for Northern Ibaraki as Heavy Rain Hits

The meteorological agency issued flood and heavy rain warnings for Japan's northern Ibaraki cities, including Kitaibaraki, Hitachi, and Takahagi, on Friday, May 1, urging residents to remain alert to flooding and rising rivers.

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Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

An electronic bulletin board in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture shows on April 21, 2026, that the weather agency's "Off the Coast of Hokkaido and Sanriku Subsequent Earthquake Advisory" is in place, alerting people about the increased risk of another strong earthquake following a powerful one that hit northeastern and northern Japan the previous day.

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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning 2

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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US: Flooding Prompts Evacuation Warnings on Maui as Second Kona Low Strikes

On Saturday, March 21, the Maui Emergency Management Agency issued evacuation warnings for various areas on Maui due to flood risk as a second Kona Low storm brought significant flooding to the region.

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Spain: Storm Therese Hits Canary Islands With Strong Winds and Rain

Spain’s meteorological agency, AEMET, has warned of thunderstorms and winds of up to 100 km/h this Thursday. March 19, Schools will be closed in six islands, with all of the Canary Islands shutting on Friday, March 20. Storm Therese may also disrupt a major carnival event in Gran Canaria, with the Maspalomas parade still uncertain due to forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.

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Spain: Storm Regina Brings Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms to Andalusia

Storm Regina brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to Andalusia on Wednesday, March 4. Severe weather is expected to continue over the next few days, with gusty winds also forecast. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued yellow weather alerts for the weekend in several regions, including Andalusia and Castilla-La Mancha, among others.

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US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 7

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital. This video shows the Tokyo Disney Resort area around Maihama Station.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 6

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 5

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 4

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 3

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Hundreds of Vehicles Stranded on Hokuriku Expressway Amid Record Snowfall in Fukui

Heavy snowfall in Fukui Prefecture prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a weather warning on Friday, January 23. As rapid accumulation caused severe traffic disruptions, approximately 360 vehicles were left stranded on the Hokuriku Expressway near Tsuruga City.

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ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, was named Athlete of the Year at the Swedish Atea Athletics Gala at Berns in Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Hungary's Egon Hanusz scores during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, was named Athlete of the Year at the Swedish Atea Athletics Gala at Berns in Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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ARMAND DUPLANTIS AT SWEDISH ATHLETICS GALA 2026

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, was named Athlete of the Year at the Swedish Atea Athletics Gala at Berns in Stockholm, Sweden, January 20, 2026. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Hungarian fans during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's Óðinn Ríkharðsson (C) celebrates after scoring during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's head coach Snorri Steinn Guðjónsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's goalkeeper Viktor Gísli Hallgrímsson and Orri Freyr Þorkelsson celebrate after the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's Viggó Kristjánsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's head coach Snorri Steinn Guðjónsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN 20260120Iceland's head coach Snorri Steinn Guðjónsson during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Icelandic fans during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Icelandic fans during the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Elliði Viðarsson celebrates with fans after the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland celebrates after the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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EHF EURO 2026 HUNGARY-ICELAND

Iceland's Ýmir Örn Gíslason celebrates with teammates after the 2026 EHF European Men's Handball Championship (the EHF Euro 2026) match between Hungary and Iceland at Kristianstad Arena, in Kristianstad, Sweden, on January 20, 2026.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090