High temperatures, which have claimed the lives of at least 3 people since the beginning of the week, and dozens had to receive medical care, the Japanese authorities said today.
Fourteen cities recorded record temperatures for June, while mercury rose to 34.4 degrees Celsius in downtown Tokyo, according to the Japanese Weather Service (JMA).
At least 3 high temperatures related to local authorities have been recorded by local authorities in areas where “heat” warnings were issued.
Today at least 57 people received emergency care in Tokyo because of the heat, after the 169 cases recorded yesterday, Tuesday, people who needed care.
Authorities recommend the population, especially to the elderly, not to get out of their homes and consume liquids. Every summer, the Japanese authorities ask the population – especially the elderly – to protect themselves while remaining in air conditioning.
In the last five years, the elderly represent more than 80% of those who died for reasons related to high temperatures, while last summer was the warmest recorded in the archipelago.
Japan also records a tourist record record, with 21% of foreign visitors in May compared to last year.
