As high-temperature days are expected to continue during the Tokyo Paralympics, taking preventive measures against heat illness is all the more crucial for ensuring safety and improving the performance of athletes.
Temperatures have regularly topped 30 degrees Celsius since the start of the Olympics more than a month ago, with the relative humidity at around 70%, and the harsh climate is forecast to run through the coming week, according to the Meteorological Agency.
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