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3 cities in central Japan hit 40C for the first time under country's new 'kokushobi' heat warning classification as authorities urge precautions against heat-related illnesses.
Alpine areas record temperatures as much as 12C above average amid warnings that warmer, drier winters threaten future ski seasons.
Some 16% of rivers nationwide were dry by late June, while proportion of dried-up waterways reached record 22% in southern Aude department.
Confesercenti says intense heat driving up energy costs, reducing productivity, forcing businesses to make additional investments.