Raj Travelogue

Japan is experiencing a heat wave that is affecting millions of people across the country. In this blog post, I will share some facts and tips about this extreme weather phenomenon and how to cope with it. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the average temperature in July 2023 was 2.6 degrees Celsius higher than the normal level, and the highest temperature recorded was 41.1 degrees Celsius in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, on July 23. This is the second-highest temperature ever recorded in Japan, after the 41.9 degrees Celsius in Kumagaya on July 23, 2018. The heat wave is caused by a high-pressure system that blocks the cool air from the north and traps the hot and humid air over Japan. The high-pressure system also prevents rain clouds from forming, resulting in clear skies and strong sunshine that further increase the temperature. The heat wave poses serious health risks for people, especially the elderly, children, and those with chronic diseases. According to the Fire a...

 The year 2023 may bring unprecedented heat to the planet, according to a new study by a team of international researchers. The study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, predicts that the global average temperature could rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, surpassing the previous record set in 2016. The researchers used a combination of climate models and observations to project the future temperature trends, taking into account natural variability and human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. They found that the likelihood of a record-breaking year in 2023 is more than 50%, and that the probability increases with each subsequent year. The study also warns that the climate crisis may be affecting the weather patterns in ways that are not fully understood by science. For example, the researchers observed that the El Niño and La Niña phenomena, which influence the global climate by altering the ocean and atmospheric circulation, have become more freque...