Watch this video as Firstpost explains how a new study by geospatial AI company AlphaGeo evaluates 72 of the world’s largest cities and exposes a stark divide between severe climate exposure and urban preparedness. Assessing major hazards—including flash floods, heatwaves, and severe storms—against local infrastructure and adaptation policies, the report reveals that geography alone does not determine survival. Chicago emerges as the world’s most climate-resilient city, bolstered by favorable geography and deep investments in massive engineering defences like its underground Deep Tunnel Project. Conversely, South Asian hubs like Ahmedabad, Dhaka, and Karachi rank near the bottom because of critical infrastructure gaps amid relentless monsoon swells and extreme heat. Even in developed markets, desert cities like Phoenix face growing risks as prolonged heat stress strains power grids. As downstream flood risks intensify, experts emphasise that proactive adaptation and cross-border monitoring are essential to prevent devastating urban collapse. Gursshheen Gahllen brings you the details on Planet Pulse.
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