The Japan Meteorological Agency has released a long-term forecast for the three months starting in April, predicting that temperatures will be higher than normal across the country as the country will be more likely to be covered in warm, humid air.
Temperature “high” nationwide
According to the long-term forecast for April to June announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency on the 19th, the average temperature for the three months is expected to be ``high'' nationwide from northern Japan to Okinawa and Amami.
The following factors are thought to be:
▽ Atmospheric temperatures will rise due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, which is coming to an end, and
▽ The Pacific high pressure system south of Japan will become more protruding to the west, making it more likely to be covered with warm, humid air. It means that it will be done.
What is the amount of precipitation?
As a result of this, precipitation is expected to
be ``high'' in Okinawa and Amami,
``at or above normal'' on the Pacific side of western Japan, and
``almost normal'' in northern and eastern Japan, and on the Sea of Japan side of western Japan. Masu.
Japan Meteorological Agency ``Take sufficient measures against heat stroke in April''
Takao Umeda, Director of the Japan Meteorological Agency's Abnormal Weather Information Center
, said, ``High temperatures are predicted nationwide.In recent years, temperatures have reached 30 degrees in April, so please take adequate precautions against heat stroke.'' Please check hazard maps and evacuation routes before the rainy season starts on the Pacific side of western Japan and Okinawa/Amami.