South Africa: Heatwave Threats Rarely an Urban Priority, Even As Risks Rise

Cape Town — Heatwaves are already a bigger risk in many cities than people realise, experts say

On days when temperatures hit worrying peaks - an increasing problem in Cape Town as climate change takes hold - figuring out how to keep people cool can be a challenge.

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