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Tokyo records highest daily heatstroke hospitalizations of 2026

The Tokyo Fire Department reported 287 hospitalizations for suspected heatstroke on July 21, marking a year-to-date peak. The broad age range of affected individuals underscores the severity of the current heatwave conditions in the metropolitan area.

NHK World1 day agoJPCredibility 39%View source

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Mosaic Score10.0

Confidence0.9

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.4

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#heatwave #public health #tokyo #climate #emergency services

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Part of 2 situations

activeClimateHealth4h ago

Japan — 5 developments

→ stable·13 signals·JP, US, IRScore 7.5

activeClimateHealth5h ago

Japan Heatwave: Unprecedented 40°C Temperatures and Surging Hospitalizations

Japan is experiencing an unprecedented and sustained heatwave, with multiple urban centers, including Nagoya and areas near Tokyo, recording 40°C temperatures. This marks the first time 40°C has been reached in 2026, leading to widespread heatstroke alerts across 41 prefectures and a surge in hospitalizations, with 287 individuals admitted in Tokyo on July 21. The intensity and early onset of this extreme heat are confirmed, though the precise duration and full long-term impact on public health and infrastructure remain uncertain.

↑ escalating·↑6 signals·JPScore 7.1