Monsoon-induced chaos paralyzes Indian cities annually, with traffic congestion costing businesses billions. The TomTom ...

Report studied 24 cities with focus on Chennai, New Delhi, among others. Timely adaptation can avert billions of dollars of ...

Urban surfaces contribute to dangerous heat wavesAccording to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the annual mean air temperature of a city with 1 million or more people can be 1 to 3°C (1. ...

Urban land use is shifting rapidly, and large plots are being converted to high-rise towers, which increases density, reduces airflow, and traps heat for more people in a smaller area.

When the heat index exceeds 125 degrees Fahrenheit, conditions are classed as “extreme danger,” with a heat stroke highly likely. However, in cities, humidity isn’t the only factor; urban ...