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Revealed: The cities where people are most at risk from extreme heat as El Nino arrives – including several major tourist destinations

The Daily Mail takes an in-depth look at new Oxford Smith School research revealing the cities most impacted by extreme heat. "It isn't just exposure to hot temperatures that matters for risk," explains lead author Nethmi Jayaratne Kariyawasam. "Our study highlights the importance of multi–faceted global heat risk assessments, which reveal the diverse pathways through which urban heat risk emerges."

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Deadly heat and killer water bomb hit Europe as fatal extremes hit the continent

Radhika Khosla commented on the dangers of extreme heat in this Daily Mail article on the recent European heatwave. "Populations in urban areas like London are particularly susceptible to extreme heat as the concrete and asphalt absorb and re-emit the sun's radiation, amplifying its impact on our bodies," she said. "For this reason, outdoor workers are particularly at risk and should take regular breaks to hydrate in the shade."

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