India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis finds

India, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and Africa. Vulnerability and limited coping capacity significantly amplify heat risk for urban populations. Many major cities face extreme heat coinciding with high vulnerability and limited coping capacity. Adaptation requires nuanced approaches, prioritizing passive cooling and low-energy technologies.

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