Japan records its highest temperature ever at 41.2 degrees as South Korea endures 23 nights in a row above 25 degrees
The alarming figures have raised fears of a devastating heatwave just around the corner for the region, especially with August typically being the hottest month of the year.
Officials in Seoul on Thursday said the lowest daily temperature during the ongoing streak had only dipped to 29.3 degrees, with a 23rd such night expected into Friday.
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