日韩经历有记录以来“最热夏天”

Core Insights - Japan and South Korea have experienced their hottest summer on record, with Japan's average temperature from June to August being 2.36 degrees Celsius higher than the historical average, marking the highest since records began in 1898 [1] - South Korea's average temperature during the same period reached 25.7 degrees Celsius, surpassing last year's record of 25.6 degrees Celsius, according to data collected since 1973 [1] Japan's Situation - The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the summer temperature has set records for three consecutive years [1] - From May 1 to August 24, there were 84,521 cases of heat-related medical visits in Japan, compared to 83,414 cases during the same period last year [1] South Korea's Situation - The eastern coastal city of Gangneung in South Korea has declared a national disaster status due to prolonged drought, with water levels in its main reservoir dropping below 15% [1] Global Context - Scientists indicate that global heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change [1] - A report from the World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization warns that for every 1 degree Celsius increase in temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius, labor productivity can decline by 2% to 3% [1]