Mumbai in top 50 global cities vulnerable to heat risk
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Why in news
University of Oxford researchers identified Mumbai as one of the top 50 global cities most vulnerable to heat risk due to El Niño conditions.
Background
The study analyzed living conditions in 205 global cities to identify heat risk vulnerability. It identified 14 Indian cities, including Mumbai, Nagpur, and Pune, as highly vulnerable based on a vulnerability index.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceMumbai, Nagpur, and Pune were identified as highly vulnerable Indian cities in the Oxford study
- FactThe study analyzed a total of 205 global cities
- S&TEl Niño conditions were identified as a primary driver for increased heat risk
- FactMumbai ranked among the top 50 global cities vulnerable to heat risk
For Mains
Q. Discuss the socio-economic dimensions of urban heat vulnerability in Indian cities and suggest strategies for equitable thermal comfort.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Socio-economic disparity: Vulnerability index highlights how low coping capacity exacerbates hazard exposure for marginalized urban populations
Keywords: El Niño · Heat Risk Index · Thermal Comfort · Urban Vulnerability · Hazard Exposure
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