The extreme heat in Tokyo claimed 248 victims
During the last 3 months, 248 people died in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, due to extreme heat.
reported by Mehr News Agency, citing the Riannosti news agency, the Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Examiner’s Office announced that 248 people have died due to extreme heat over the past 3 months.
The investigations show that the deceased were between 40 and 90 years old.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Examiner’s Office added that the deceased’s homes or workplaces did not have air conditioning or were not actively used.