Asia's capital cities heating up rapidly.

CAPITAL cities; GREENHOUSE gases; CLIMATE change; URBAN heat islands; METROPOLIS; CITIES & towns

A new study has found that Asia's capital cities are experiencing more extremely hot days than ever before, with a 52% increase in the number of days exceeding 35 degrees Celsius over the past three decades. This dangerous trend is driven by rising temperatures across Asia due to the worsening climate crisis. The study highlights the threats posed to human health, economies, and infrastructure in major capital cities as human-caused greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. Asian cities, which make up about half of the world's most populous capitals, have seen some of the biggest temperature increases, with New Delhi recording the highest number of extremely hot days. The vulnerability of Asia to climate risks, such as flooding and sea level rise, is due to its high population, poverty, and proportion of people living in low-lying areas. The impacts of extreme heat include heat wave-related deaths, damage to crops and livestock, reduced labor productivity, and stress on infrastructure. Responding to the challenge of extreme heat will require bold action from policymakers, including serious investment to adapt to this new reality. [Extracted from the article]

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