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ECHO Daily Map of 02 August 2022
Published on August 2, 2022
Iran | Floods
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Cities are often 10-15 °C hotter than their rural surroundings
August 3, 2022
A recent global study conducted by the Joint Research Centre looks at the difference between surface temperatures of urban areas and their neighbouring rural areas in summer. Abstract: Surface temperatures are generally higher in cities than in rural surroundings. This phenomenon, known as surface urban heat island (SUHI), increases the risk of heat-related human illnesses and mortality. Past glob