Heatwaves aggravate urban air pollution in sub-Saharan Africa, study finds

Category : Air Pollution | Location : International  | Posted on 2025-07-28 10:08:56


Heatwaves aggravate urban air pollution in sub-Saharan Africa, study finds

Focusing on Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, researchers examined how extreme heat events interact with urban air quality challenges in one of the fastest-growing cities in the region. As a fast urbanising city, Kigali faces increasing threats from rising temperatures, vehicle emissions, biomass burning and limited environmental monitoring capacity.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/heatwaves-aggravate-urban-air-pollution-in-sub-saharan-africa-study-finds