Initiative aims to promote thermal comfort actions in parks and green areas during heat waves, reducing diseases and deaths related to increased temperatures
A announced last Wednesday (3) a set of strategic actions to mitigate the impacts of the waves of in public health. With the proximity of spring and summer, the high temperatures are expected to intensify, requiring preventive measures. The initiative includes the installation of equipment at strategic points of the city to measure temperature, relative humidity and wind speed. These data will allow the city to adopt more effective actions to face extreme heat, which is a major causes of climate disease -related deaths worldwide.
Experts warn that thermal stress mainly affects vulnerable people, such as low -income or pre -existing diseases such as asthma, diabetes and heart problems. The Secretariat of Health and the Secretariat of Green and Environment are ahead of the actions, seeking alternatives to minimize the effects of high temperatures. In addition, the city aims to promote discussions at universities and with public managers to find sustainable solutions for the city. This initiative is part of a partnership with the Global Network of Sustainable Cities, which brings together 74 municipalities in search of thermal comfort in urban centers.
The project aims not only the installation of equipment, but also the engagement of the population and commercial establishments in search of solutions. These measures are expected to bring more thermal comfort to the residents of São Paulo. The development coverage of this project will be closely monitored, while the city is preparing to face a potentially warmer summer.
The weather forecast already indicates high temperatures in other regions, such as Cuiabá, which recorded 39 to 40 degrees, even in winter. This reinforces the urgency of the measures adopted by the São Paulo City Hall, which seeks not only to protect public health, but also to promote a more sustainable and resilient urban environment for climate change. The initiative is an important step to ensure that the city is prepared for future climate challenges, promoting the well-being of its citizens.
*With information from Danúbia Braga
*Report produced with the aid of AI
