With summer 2026 marking the hottest recorded temperatures globally, the UK faced a peak of 38.1°C amid wildfires, highlighting the intensifying climate crisis. Residents are being urged to stockpile non-perishable food to prepare for extreme weather events. This comes as a powerful El Niño, the largest observed in history, is forming over the Pacific Ocean, which can bring extreme weather patterns to many regions. Meanwhile, Tibet and Nepal are still recovering from severe landslides and flash floods that caused over 6,000 deaths or disappearances. Scientists suggest that a melting glacier, exacerbated by climate change, partially collapsed, contributing to the disasters. AlphaGeo, a geospatial AI company specializing in risk analysis, evaluated the climate resilience of 72 of the world’s largest cities. The assessment considered six types of physical climate risks, including flooding, heat stress, drought, wildfires, and hurricane winds. Each city received a "resilience-adjusted risk score" (RAJ), reflecting the effectiveness of existing measures such as infrastructure, early warning systems, and governance. London ranked 15th in resilience with a RAJ score of 15, matching cities like Chengdu, Sapporo, and Sao Paulo. The city benefits from a temperate climate and extensive flood defenses, heat action plans, and urban resilience frameworks. However, it's not without risks. Intense thunderstorms in June caused house fires and flooding in parts of London. Flash flooding remains a primary concern, though the city is implementing sustainable drainage systems like rain gardens and wetlands to mitigate the impact. Chicago topped the list with a RAJ score of eight, the lowest possible, due to its access to fresh water, low hurricane risk, and effective flood prevention systems. The city’s Tunnel and Reservoir Plan includes deep tunnels that help manage water flow, improve quality, and protect Lake Michigan from sewage overflow. Addis Ababa in Ethiopia ranked second, largely due to its high elevation, while Melbourne and Barcelona followed. The Indian city of Ahmedabad was the least resilient, with a RAJ score of 41. Six of the top seven most at-risk cities are in South Asia, including Hyderabad, Multan, Dhaka, Lahore, and Kolkata, all facing high heat exposure and limited adaptation capacity. Monsoon seasons in countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India exacerbate climate vulnerabilities. In August 2024, Bangladesh endured one of the worst monsoon floods in recent history, with 500–600 millimeters of rain falling in 24 hours—more than the annual average in some areas. This caused significant crop damage, estimated at £206 million by the Bangladesh Agriculture Ministry. Despite economic growth and infrastructure development, experts note challenges in implementing effective climate adaptation policies in these regions.