Southeast Asian cities looking at temperature increase by nearly 4 C by 2050
A new report from the ASEAN Centre for Energy projects that major Southeast Asian cities could see average temperatures rise by nearly 4 C by 2050. Rapid urbanization and inadequate planning are exacerbating heat risks, necessitating urgent climate adaptation strategies.
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