Guardian: Hey, did we mention the "heat island effect" which sees temperatures in urban areas 5-8C higher than in the countryside?

Pakistan can expect worse heatwaves to come, meteorologists warn | Environment | guardian.co.uk

The heatwave may have affected people in cities more than in rural areas, partly because of the "heat island effect" which sees temperatures in urban areas 5-8C higher than in the countryside. Urban conditions were particularly bad because the heatwave led to power cuts which in turn led to violent protests. Many families were unable to pump water or run air conditioners. Officials at one point turned off the air conditioning in government offices.