Tokyo Faces Extreme Heat and Health Warnings
Tokyo, Japan
Wed, 02 July 2025 Wednesday, 02 July 2025
Environment
2 – 3 minutesThis week, Tokyo is experiencing very high temperatures. On Tuesday, the city reached over 39°C, the hottest day in July ever recorded. Because of the heat, many people have become sick with heatstroke, and hospitals are very busy.
The Japanese government says the heatwave is caused by El Niño, which is changing weather around the world. Officials gave a heat alert and asked people to stay inside, drink lots of water, and use air conditioning. The warning will continue through the weekend.
Schools have stopped all outdoor activities, and some companies are letting workers stay home. Shops are also selling more cold drinks and cooling products than usual.
Experts say this kind of weather may happen more often in the future. Big cities like Tokyo are at greater risk because of the heat island effect, which makes urban areas hotter than the countryside.
People in Tokyo are trying to stay safe by changing their daily habits. Many are hoping the weather will get cooler soon.