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Heatstroke can lead to death, Japanese doctors warn ahead of 2020 Olympics

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Effects of global warming are clearly visible as climatic conditions are no more the same. The Japanese doctors ahead of 2020 Olympics, have urged the organizers to start Tokyo 2020 marathon as early as 5:30 am in order to protect people dying from heatstrokes. The warning came after Tokyo witnessed a record-breaking heatwave this year. Concerned over warning organizers moved the marathon start time up 30 min to 7:00 am.