Tokyo heatwave: 287 suspected heatstroke cases hospitalized, a 4-year high

Tokyo experienced an extreme heatwave on July 21, leading to a record number of suspected heatstroke cases requiring hospitalization.

The Tokyo Fire Department reported that 287 individuals, ranging in age from 3 to 103, were taken to hospitals due to symptoms consistent with heatstroke. This figure marks a new high since the current method of data collection was implemented in 2022.

Of the 287 individuals, 10 were reported to be in serious condition. These included five men in their 50s to 70s and five women in their 40s to 90s. Additionally, 124 people were in moderate condition, and 153 experienced mild symptoms.

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On July 21, a total of 287 people showed symptoms suspected of heatstroke and were sent to the hospital.

Authorities are urging the public to take precautions, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated, using air conditioning, and employing fans to combat the high temperatures. The heat has also led to an increase in other heat-related ailments, such as headaches and fatigue.

Compounding the issue, the number of ambulance dispatches on July 21 reached 3,454, the highest recorded for that specific date since statistics began in 1963. This surge in emergency calls underscores the severity of the heat's impact on the city's population.

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Authorities are urging the public to remember to drink water and to properly use air conditioning and fans.