Japan's Heat Wave: 18 People Dead, Iran's Temperature May Reach 50°C, Vietnam Sets Record High Temperatures

　　Gloomy Times August 6th | According to CCTV, on August 5th, Japan recorded a high temperature of 41.8°C, breaking the record set just seven days prior on July 30th for the highest temperature ever recorded in Japan. Data from Japan's Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Safety shows that over 53,000 people have sought medical treatment due to heatstroke since the summer began, with a total of 18 deaths reported in the past week. Iran's Meteorological Organization predicts that temperatures will reach 50°C in some areas within the next few days. Local media also reports that Iran has experienced its worst drought in a century, with water reservoirs facing an unprecedented low-water level crisis. The Vietnamese government announced on August 5th that 17 regions across seven provinces had set record high temperatures for August.