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Voices from the roof of the world. Series 1, episode 6, Collision course / director, Cyrus J. Viccaji.

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Format:
Video
Contributor:
Viccaji, Cyrus J., director.
Aga Khan University, publisher.
Series:
Academic Video Online
Language:
English
Hindi
Subjects (All):
Climatic changes--Pakistan--Karachi.
Climatic changes.
Urban heat island--Pakistan--Karachi.
Urban heat island.
Water-supply--Pakistan--Karachi.
Water-supply.
Karachi (Pakistan).
Genre:
Documentary films.
Short films.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (30 minutes)
Other Title:
Collision course
Collision course : Karachi navigates climate change
Place of Publication:
[Place of publication not identified] : The Aga Khan University, 2021.
Language Note:
In English.
System Details:
video file
Summary:
In June 2015, Karachi suffered the deadly 'Heat Island Effect.' Hot air was trapped over the sprawling city and temperatures soared to 47 Celsius. Hundreds died from heatstroke. Climate scientists say such disasters will increase by 75% in the coming decade. Poor urban planning, shoddy construction materials, and water scarcity will exacerbate the problem, as will poor canalization and waste management. Meet families that have to survive heat and floods, and those working for a solution in this megacity.
Notes:
Title from resource description page (viewed June 03, 2025).
OCLC:
1527825677

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