In early October, Japan experienced a heatwave termed as of 'once-in-decade' severity. The exceptional warmth is headline news across the country and has implications on public health, agriculture, and infrastructure. This trend is of particular interest, as it continues the pattern of increasingly unpredictable and severe weather phenomena observed in recent years.

In Japan, weather-related news is closely followed due to its potential impact on public life. High temperatures, particularly during uncharacteristic times like October, can pose significant health risks, especially to elderly citizens and those in rural areas. Furthermore, these temperature anomalies can disrupt farming schedules and impact crop production, a key sector of the Japanese economy.

In the US or EU, there's similar attention to extreme weather event due to shifting climate patterns. However, specific concerns often differ - in some parts of US, it could be wildfires; in others, it could be hurricanes or flooding. In Europe, heatwaves, rising sea levels, or extreme cold are closely watched.