India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Ghana host the largest number of cities with high risk scores, and more than 95% of the most at-risk cities are in South and Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Major tourist destinations and international business hubs, including Cairo (Egypt), Bangkok (Thailand), Hanoi (Vietnam) and Jaipur (India) are also ranked in the top 50. The analysis identifies the city of Al Basrah in Iraq as the world’s most at-risk.
India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Ghana host the largest number of cities with high risk scores, and more than 95% of the most at-risk cities are in South and Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Major tourist destinations and international business hubs, including Cairo (Egypt), Bangkok (Thailand), Hanoi (Vietnam) and Jaipur (India) are also ranked in the top 50. The analysis identifies the city of Al Basrah in Iraq as the world’s most at-risk.