Toronto Public Health says a recent heat wave resulted in 42 visits to emergency rooms at local hospitals.
During the heat wave, between June 22 and 24, many parts of southwestern Ontario saw high temperatures and humidity. Toronto set a new temperature record for June 23 with 36 degrees Celsius.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a heat warning, saying humid conditions were expected to last until June 25.
Heat-related critical incidents and deaths are not required to be reported to public health in Ontario, according to Toronto Public Health (TPH).
However, it said it recorded 42 heat-related emergency department visits, which were “consistent with the known health risks associated with prolonged exposure to high temperatures.”…