Heatstroke Kills 79 In Tokyo
People in Tokyo are struggling with the scorching summer heat. Health officials say 79 people died of heatstroke in the capital this month.
They say about 80 percent of the victims were aged 70 or older. Most of them either did not have an air conditioner or were not using it.
The officials say this summer has been especially hard for the elderly as temperatures spiked immediately after the prolonged rainy season ended at the start of August.
They are advising people to use air conditioning around the clock and to drink water frequently to minimize the risks.
