Japan Adopts ‘Cruelly Hot Day’ Term for Extreme Heat
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has recently decided to adopt a new, more evocative term to describe days where temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius: “cruelly hot day.” This move signals a shift in how official bodies are communicating the escalating severity of heatwaves, opting for language that reflects the palpable discomfort and danger associated with such extreme temperatures. It’s an acknowledgment that the mercury climbing past 40 degrees Celsius is no longer just a scientific measurement but a direct assault on well-being.
It’s understandable why the JMA felt the need for a new term. The input suggests that this kind of extreme heat is becoming increasingly common, not just in Japan but globally.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood