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Whew! Japan Had Hottest Summer on Record 

People walk past an overhead water misting system on a hot day in the Ginza district of Tokyo on July 10, 2023. (AFP)
People walk past an overhead water misting system on a hot day in the Ginza district of Tokyo on July 10, 2023. (AFP)
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Whew! Japan Had Hottest Summer on Record 

People walk past an overhead water misting system on a hot day in the Ginza district of Tokyo on July 10, 2023. (AFP)
People walk past an overhead water misting system on a hot day in the Ginza district of Tokyo on July 10, 2023. (AFP)

Japan recorded its highest average temperature this summer in 125 years, the nation's weather agency said on Friday.

Based on measurements at 15 locations around the country from June through August, the average temperature deviation was +1.76 degrees Celsius, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. That exceeded the previous record of +1.08 degrees in 2010.

JMA's data goes back to 1898.

Average temperatures were considerably higher in the northern, eastern, and western parts of the country, the JMA said.

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Guests of Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Umrah Program Depart for Makkah

Photo by SPA
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Guests of Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Umrah Program Depart for Makkah

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

The second group of guests participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visitation for the year 1446 AH, implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, departed for Makkah today after having visited Madinah for several days.
The guests expressed gratitude for the opportunity to visit the Prophet's Mosque and explore various religious, cultural, and civilizational landmarks. They commended the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for the comprehensive services provided throughout their journey, SPA reported.
The guests thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the exceptional care and attention they received.

They praised the dedicated efforts of the ministry's working committees in providing the highest standard of service and ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience.
This year's second group of the program comprises 250 Umrah performers from 14 European countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, Austria, Montenegro, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Spain, Britain, Czech Republic, Netherlands, and Sweden.