Archive · 21 Jul 2026

Top 10 Cities at Risk from Extreme Heat

Top 10 Cities at Risk from Extreme Heat

Scientists from the University of Oxford studied 205 big cities around the world to see which ones are most at risk from extreme heat.

They looked at how hot the cities get, how vulnerable the people living there are, and how well the cities can handle the heat.

They found that Al Basrah is the most at-risk city, and three Indian cities are also in the top 10.

The study shows that heat risk isn't just about the weather but also about how well cities can protect their people.

Some experts say cities should improve their infrastructure to handle heat better, while others think global efforts to fight climate change are more important.

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