On June 30, 226 people were taken to the hospital on suspicion of heat stroke in Tokyo, exceeding 200 people for three consecutive days.
Record heat is expected to continue on July 1, and the Tokyo Fire Department is calling for thorough measures against heat stroke, such as diligently replenishing water.
In central Tokyo, the maximum temperature during the day was 36.4 degrees Celsius on June 30, the highest in June since the start of observation, and it was the hottest day for six consecutive days from June 25.
Due to this heat, a number of people were taken to the hospital on suspicion of heat stroke, and according to the Tokyo Fire Department, a total of 226 men and women between the ages of 6 and 97 were transported in Tokyo by 9 pm on June 30. I did.
Of these, 4 men and women in their 30s to 80s were severely ill, and 11 in their 60s to 90s were severely ill.
In addition, 87 people are moderately ill and 124 are mildly ill.
According to the records of the Tokyo Fire Department, it is the first time in at least the past 10 years that the number of people transported per day in June exceeded 200, and this situation has continued for three consecutive days.
Record heat is expected to continue in various places on July 1, and the Tokyo Fire Department and others
▽ use the air conditioner without patience, replenish water diligently, and
▽ distance from people more than 2 meters outdoors. We are calling for thorough measures against heat stroke, such as removing the mask if it can be secured.