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Japan Faces Record Heat: 17,229 Hospitalizations in June

7/23/2025

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On July 23, Hokkaido, Japan, sweltered under a scorching 38.2°C, the hottest temperature since 1977, triggering urgent heat-stroke warnings. June saw a staggering 17,229 heatstroke hospitalizations, the highest in over a decade, with vulnerable seniors bearing the brunt. This alarming trend underscores the escalating impact of climate change on our summers.

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On July 23, Hokkaido, Japan, sweltered under a scorching 38.2°C, the hottest temperature since 1977, triggering urgent heat-stroke warnings. June saw a staggering 17,229 heatstroke hospitalizations, the highest in over a decade, with vulnerable seniors bearing the brunt. This alarming trend underscores the escalating impact of climate change on our summers.