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🌡️ Which cities face the greatest risk from extreme heat?
Not all cities are equally vulnerable. Researchers ranked 205 of the world's largest cities based on three key factors:
🏙️ How hot it gets
👥 How vulnerable people are
🛡️ How well cities can cope
The results are striking. More than 95% of the highest-risk cities are in Asia and Africa, with Al Basrah (Iraq), Ahmedabad (India), and Bamako (Mali) topping the global ranking.
As climate change drives more frequent and intense heatwaves, cities must invest in urban resilience. Trees, shade, passive cooling, resilient buildings, and smarter urban planning can reduce heat risks, protect lives, and strengthen communities.
Extreme heat is one of the world's deadliest climate hazards—but with the right planning, its impacts can be reduced.
#ExtremeHeat
Read more about the study that reveals the world's cities most at risk from extreme hea tin this article: preventionweb.net/news/study-reveals-worlds-cities-most-risk-extreme-heat
🌡️ Which cities face the greatest risk from extreme heat?
Not all cities are equally vulnerable. Researchers ranked 205 of the world's largest cities based on three key factors:
🏙️ How hot it gets
👥 How vulnerable people are
🛡️ How well cities can cope
The results are striking. More than 95% of the highest-risk cities are in Asia and Africa, with Al Basrah (Iraq), Ahmedabad (India), and Bamako (Mali) topping the global ranking.
As climate change drives more frequent and intense heatwaves, cities must invest in urban resilience. Trees, shade, passive cooling, resilient buildings, and smarter urban planning can reduce heat risks, protect lives, and strengthen communities.
Extreme heat is one of the world's deadliest climate hazards—but with the right planning, its impacts can be reduced.
#ExtremeHeat
Read more about the study that reveals the world's cities most at risk from extreme hea tin this article: preventionweb.net/news/study-reveals-worlds-cities-most-risk-extreme-heat
