Urban heat islands make VN’s cities hotter than ever

VNN   July 12, 2019 – 09:24

Urban heat islands make HCM City hotter. — VNS Photo Ngọc Diệp

HCM CITY — Urban heat islands in HCM City and other large cities in Việt Nam are causing heat waves with some of the highest recorded temperatures ever in the country, affecting public health.

The Centre for Regional and Urban Studies said this year is forecast to be the hottest ever since temperatures began to be recorded in 1880.

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