The deluge follows punishing heat in many parts of Japan, with a national record of 41.8 degrees Celsius (107 Fahrenheit) set this week.

Japan recorded a record high temperature of 107 degrees Fahrenheit in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, on Tuesday.

The deluge follows punishing heat in many parts of Japan, with a national record of 41.8 degrees Celsius (107 Fahrenheit) set this week.