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Tokyo reports record daily heat-related hospitalizations amid extreme temperature event
TVN NoticiasLO·JP·3 days ago
Recent data indicates that while cold-related deaths currently exceed heat-related fatalities globally, the trend is reversing due to accelerating climate change. The June 2026 European heatwave resulted in over 10,000 excess deaths, highlighting the increasing mortality risk posed by extreme heat events.
Large-scale wildfires are actively spreading across France and Spain, particularly threatening Bordeaux and Madrid, leading to mass evacuations and significant atmospheric impact. Concurrently, global markets are exhibiting increased volatility, with the VIX rising and the Japanese Yen reaching a 40-year low. The full extent of property damage and the long-term economic impact of both situations remain unclear.