Heatwaves kill more people than more dramatic floods or hurricanes

Smart city infrastructure should be weatherized against heatwaves.

The “Water Mirror” has become one of the major city attractions, a place to cool off, literally, in a particularly hot day in Bordeaux, France.

Miroir d’Eau, Bordeaux, France

Although heatwaves kill more people than more dramatic floods or hurricanes, few governments have policies and dedicated responses to deal with them https://t.co/oVl9on8ypt

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) July 1, 2021