In June, a total of 1517 people were transported on suspicion of heat stroke in Tokyo, and it was found that June was the highest number in at least the past 10 years.
The Tokyo Fire Department is calling for thorough measures against heat stroke, such as diligently replenishing water.
The city center of Tokyo had six consecutive hot days from June 25th to 30th, but according to the Tokyo Fire Department, on June 30th, men and women between the ages of 6 and 97 were suspected of having heat stroke. People were taken to the hospital and exceeded 200 for the third consecutive day.
This brings the total number of people transported during the month of June to 1517, the highest number in June at least in the last decade.
It is about 6 times higher than the same period last year.
Of these,
16 were serious,
▽ 42 were severe,
▽ 516 were moderate, and
▽ 943 were mild at the time of transportation.
By age
group, the number of people in their 80s was the highest at 384,
followed by the number of
people in their 70s at 285 and the number of people in
their 20s at 147
. ..
In June, there were a series of deaths on suspicion of heat stroke, and according to the Tokyo Medical Examiner's Office, 11 men and women in their 40s and 90s have died so far.
The heat in Tokyo was severe on July 1st, and the Tokyo Fire Department and others used the air conditioner without patience, diligently rehydrated before thirsty, and were more than 2 meters away from people outdoors. If it can be secured, we are calling for thorough measures such as removing the mask.