As the mercury hits record-high in Singapore and across other parts of the world, people and businesses alike are increasingly affected by the blistering heat in one way or another.

Professor Benjamin Horton, Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore at NTU weighs in on the extent of the likely consequences should the searing heat exacerbate as climate change extends its grip on the planet.

Presented by: Lynlee Foo

This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)