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Dealing with heatwaves

Urgent, timely action at scale during a heatwave can drastically reduce deaths due to extreme heat

Posted on 10 Jun, 2022 11:24 AM

Heatwaves are deadly disasters that are increasingly common and can seriously affect human health and well-being. When a heatwave strikes, the most vulnerable are the most impacted.

People living in urban areas are amongst the hardest hit when a heatwave occurs (Image: Lounes D H, Pixabay)

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