27 people died within 6 days of heat stroke in Tokyo Many did not use air conditioners indoors

27 people died within 6 days of heat stroke in Tokyo Many did not use air conditioners indoors 12:03 on August 17

In Tokyo, it was found that 27 people had died due to heatstroke within 6 days until the 15th. In August, 53 people died of heat stroke in Tokyo.

According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Inspectorate of Medicine, 27 men and women in their 50s to 90s died of heat stroke in Tokyo during the 6 days from 10th to 15th of this month.

By age group, people in their 70s had the most 11 people, those in their 80s had 6 people, and those in their 70s or above accounted for about 70% of the total.

In addition, 26 out of 27 people died indoors, and there were 23 people who did not have air conditioners installed or did not use them.

This month, a total of 53 people have died of heat stroke in Tokyo. It is still necessary to take appropriate measures against heat stroke, such as by properly using the air conditioner at night and frequently replenishing water.