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Auckland’s Heatwave Future | Auckland News
Auckland’s future is heating up — potentially doubling its hot days by 2050, with deadly consequences if we don’t act. Researchers warn that relentless heatwaves, especially those with no cool nights, could overwhelm health systems and claim lives. Built-up areas are already hotter than surrounding regions due to the urban heat island effect, and this will worsen. Using Auckland’s record-breaking summer as a baseline, scientists predict weeks-long heatwaves that trap bodies in relentless warmth. While New Zealand hasn’t yet faced Europe-level extremes, hospitalizations for kids and vulnerable…
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