An Unequal Heatwave
42:53 Min
An Unequal Heatwave
An Unequal Heatwave - How Asia’s Poor And Affluent Are Coping
22 Jun 2024 10:00pm
Amid a record heatwave, we follow affluent and poor families in Mumbai, Manila and Bangkok to see how means and access impact ability to cope. What solutions are needed to deal with future heatwaves?
About the Show
2024 has seen temperature records smashed again. In this slice-of-life documentary, we follow affluent and slum-dwelling families in three cities – Mumbai, Manila and Bangkok – to see the difference that means and access make to people’s capacity to cope with extreme heat. What solutions will be needed, with more intense heatwaves expected in coming years?