Kyoto hit 30 extreme heat days first

Kyoto City has reached 30 days each of extreme heat and tropical nights, becoming the first in Japan to hit this "30-30" milestone for the year. This marks a faster pace than last year, when Kyoto recorded a record-breaking "50-50" with over 50 days of each. This summer's heat is on track to be similarly severe. Kyoto's inland basin location, combined with urbanization, contributes to its consistently high temperatures, day and night, making it one of the hottest cities nationwide.