Cities are vulnerable to heatwaves

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2022

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The rapid urbanisation and building of concrete infrastructures have led to drastic climate change in recent years. An urban heat island effect occurs when the urban areas experience warmer temperatures than nearby rural areas.

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URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT, HEATWAVES, CLIMATE RESILIENCE, EXTREME WEATHER, SOUTH ASIA

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