Barcelona swelters under tropical nights and launches climate shelters
Barcelona records 40°C during the day and 100 tropical nights per year, worsening health risks.
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The fact
The city is creating climate shelters in unusual places like cloisters and supermarkets.
These measures aim to offset past urban planning mistakes and protect vulnerable populations.
Why it matters
La crise climatique frappe durement les villes méditerranéennes, poussant Barcelone à innover pour protéger ses habitants face à des températures extrêmes.