Infra, roads raising night temps in cities by 3-4 degrees, Delhi vulnerable to floods: Report

A World Bank report reveals that Indian cities experience significantly higher night-time temperatures than rural areas due to infrastructure. Lucknow faces a 5°C difference, while Chennai and Surat see 3-4°C increases. The report projects a rise in heat waves and pluvial flooding, potentially causing billions in annual losses by 2030, especially impacting densely populated areas.Original Article

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