In 2024, Sofia, Bulgaria, continues to grapple with the severe impacts of rising temperatures, reflecting a broader trend seen across Europe. The city, already hit hard in 2023 by an unprecedented heatwave that contributed to Bulgaria having one of the highest heat-related mortality rates in Europe, is experiencing increasingly intense summer heat. The extreme conditions of last year, which saw over 47,000 deaths across Europe due to heat, have underscored the urgent need for climate adaptation and resilience measures. Sofia's climate challenges in 2024 echo the global trend of escalating temperatures, highlighting the critical need for effective strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on urban populations.

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