Tokyo residents are being urged to take caution against heatstroke warnings as high temperatures persist into August. More than 120 people died of heatstroke in Tokyo in July, with many of the victims being elderly individuals found dead indoors without using air conditioners despite having them installed. Japanese health authorities have advised staying indoors, staying hydrated, and using air conditioning to prevent heatstroke.
The past July saw the largest number of heatstroke deaths in Tokyo since 2018, with over 37,000 people being treated for heatstroke across Japan. The average temperature in July was 2.16 degrees Celsius higher than the average over the past 30 years, marking it as the hottest July on record since 1898. Heatstroke warnings were still in place in Tokyo and western Japan on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 34C in downtown Tokyo.
Residents are feeling the prolonged heat, with one individual from Kyoto stating they keep their air conditioning on constantly. A French tourist in Tokyo found a portable fan to be a necessity in the extreme heat. The meteorological agency is predicting more high temperatures in August, advising residents to pay attention to forecasts and heatstroke alerts to take precautions against heatstroke.
Overall, the high temperatures in Tokyo have resulted in a significant number of heatstroke-related deaths, prompting authorities to warn residents to stay safe and take necessary precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.
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