Extreme heat is now one of the fastest-growing urban climate risks worldwide. From South Asia to Europe and the Americas, cities are experiencing longer heatwaves, hotter nights, and rising pressure on infrastructure and healthcare systems. Evidence from meteorological agencies including the UK Met Office confirms that 40°C extremes are increasingly likely across multiple regions.
Last summer, London hit nearly 36°C. Ahmedabad reached 42°C. Phoenix stayed above 37°C for days. These are not anomalies – they are how our summers will look like now. And cities are not prepared for this…
Source: Global Climate Risks Platform
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