World Bank warns India’s urban population will double by 2050; calls for resilient infrastructure amid rising heat and flood risks.

• Urban heat island effects raise city center temperatures by 3–4°C, intensifying climate stress in growing cities.
• Rapid construction reduces stormwater absorption, increasing flood vulnerability across major urban centers.
• 50% of 2050s infrastructure yet to be built, offering a chance to plan climate-resilient, sustainable urban growth.