After hottest year on record, persistent and 'unusual' climate-induced warming experienced by Asia's megacities raises concern

Published on March 25, 2025

Six out of 11 cities which endured heat strongly influenced by climate change for 30 days or more from last December to February 2025 were in Asia, including in Tamil Nadu, Manila and Jakarta, according to data from Climate Central.

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