This tab provides an overview of the metropolitan areas currently supported by the DT-HEAT+ service. Each city represents a unique urban environment where our advanced Digital Twin technology is applied to analyze and predict short-term heat-related mortality risks (Tab: NOW). These are put into context giving a 5 year summer analysis (Tab: PAST 5Y). By selecting a metropolitan area, users can access detailed insights and visualizations tailored to its specific conditions.
Athens (GR)
A Mediterranean capital of over 3.7 million residents, with long, dry summers and intense urban heat island effects. The city faces increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves, making it one of Europe’s most heat-exposed urban areas.
Prague (CZ)
A Central European city with a metropolitan population of around 2.7 million, traditionally characterized by temperate summers. It is now experiencing more frequent and prolonged heatwaves, putting pressure on infrastructure and public health.
London (UK)
Situated in Western Europe’s temperate maritime zone, London is home to over 9.6 million people in its metropolitan area. The city is witnessing a rise in extreme summer temperatures and record-breaking heat events, challenging its dense and aging infrastructure.
Bucharest (RO)
An Eastern European capital with a metropolitan population of approximately 2.4 million, Bucharest experiences hot, continental summers. Heatwaves have become more frequent and intense, worsened by urban sprawl and limited green coverage.
The list of metropolitan areas is continuously being expanded as we work to bring DT-HEAT+ to more urban areas. This work is part of the CARMINE project, funded by the European Union (GA 101137851), supporting innovative climate resilience initiatives.
