Dozens of people have been hospitalized for heat -related diseases as the first major summer warm wave lands on Eastern North America.

According to the US media, more than 150 people fell ill at an outdoor school graduate ceremony in Patterson, New Jersey in New Jersey on Monday, as the city’s mayor declared an emergency situation.

According to BBC US news partner CBS News, six people required hospital treatment during a concert of South Korean band ‘Strey Kids’, in Washington DC.

Summer warnings are effective in parts of Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia in Canada, from the US midwest to the east coast, which affects over 160 million people during the week.

In the south along the American east coast, dozens in Northern Carolina sought treatment for heat -related injuries.

Local news media reported at least 41 people – including children – were hospitalized in Central Northern Carolina.

Local authorities in New Jersey called The Ilnes “large -scale casualties” in a pair of graduate ceremonies, because how sick were. This canceled some graduate ceremonies in the area.

Patterson Mayor Andre Sai declared an emergency situation on heat, canceled all recreational activities in the area and opened cooling centers.

Experts have warned that rising temperature in parts of North America may increase the risk of heat related disease, especially due to the level of high humidity.

Reducing the danger is an extended period of event, with a little night relief – the temperature in some eastern cities may remain above 80F (27C) overnight.

Heatwave comes after less than a week of summer official onset. Experts say that many places may have a record height experience.

The Middle-Atlantic region is expected to face the most intense conditions by Thursday, followed by the Eastern Ohio Valley till Friday. In these areas, health risks can increase significantly in several days of oppressive heat.

The US National Weather Service (NWS) has warned people to take action “when you see the symptoms of heat and heat stroke”.

People are advised to stay out of the sun during the hottest time of the day, drink a lot of water, and check weak individuals, including elderly and pre-existing health conditions.

Although excessive heat mantras affect many parts of North America in each summer, it can cross the June records in heatwave locations.

In New York, on Tuesday on Tuesday, the higher levels reach 101F (38C), which will be equivalent to the highest June temperature recorded in the city, dating back in 1966.

Energy companies at the East Coast have appealed to customers to protect power due to the possibility of blackouts, as millions of people have crank their air conditioning units up to high.