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Disaster● ElevatedAug 3 · Aug 3, 2026, 3:52 PM

Growing impact of extreme heat on informal workers in Asia's cities

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en]

When temperatures soar across Asia's cities, informal workers face a choice: risk their health or lose their income. For many, the effects don't end when the workday is over.

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