Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A new study suggests that the #urbanheatislandeffect can increase warming in Indian cities by as much as 60%.

Vaishnavi Rathore and Kritika Pant report from #Delhi on why temperatures vary across neighbourhoods and how urban planning shapes exposure to extreme heat.

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