Asia Set to Swelter Next Week and Threaten Energy Supplies

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Or sign-in if you have an account.r9f7(m0pou1]5djlg90g9qic_media_dl_1.png AG2(Bloomberg) — Above-normal temperatures are set to build across North Asia next week, bringing sweltering conditions and boosting energy demand for cooling.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountJapan, which saw temperatures near or breach 40C (104F) in several regions this week, will get a brief reprieve over the weekend as a cold front approaches. But widespread unseasonal heat is forecast to take hold again by the middle of next week, with the national weather agency warning of very high temperatures nationwide from Wednesday.“Cooling demand and heat wave conditions are expected to ease this weekend,” said Francois Geffroy, consultant meteorologist at MetraWeather. But maximum temperatures will be “back up to the 90th percentile by the end of the week and into the first week of August.”Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe hot weather threatens to raise power consumption and drain natural gas inventories, which could force Japan to buy more fuel at a time when the crisis in the Persian Gulf has already sent imports to near the highest level in years.Meanwhile, hot weather is forecast across much of north and northeast China as a high-pressure pattern settles over the region, according to Paul Markert, a meteorologist at Vaisala. Beijing could see 36.9C next Thursday and Friday, more than 5.5C above normal, while Shanghai will see highs in the mid-30C range, data show.Warmer-than-usual conditions will then expand to South Korea the following week, according to forecasts, with average temperatures in Seoul predicted to be 3C to 3.5C above normal. Early August may also see a tropical storm nearing Japan, forecasts show. While a cyclone’s associated rainfall and winds can help moderate temperatures, the system can also draw in hot and humid air, sharply raising overnight temperatures and humidity, said James Caron, director of meteorological operations for North America and Asia at Atmospheric G2. “Even temporary cooler periods may be followed by a rapid rebound in heat and electricity demand,” he said.—With assistance from Stephen Stapczynski.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.