They said extreme heat is harder on the body when it comes before people have acclimatised to the season, or if it comes after people have already had to endure months of it

A landslide partially buried three vehicles at a Mount Fuji car park as torrential rain, strong winds and dense mist hit Japan’s iconic volcano. Two hikers were also rescued after collapsing on the mountain, while officials warned of severe conditions on the final day of the climbing season.