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Pedestrian Wearing Hat Walking On Paved Surface During Heat

A pedestrian walks across a paved public area in Ochsenfurt, Bavaria, Germany, on April 18, 2026. Extensive paved and sealed surfaces absorb and store solar radiation, increasing heat build-up during summer heatwaves and keeping urban areas warmer after sunset. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13615960
Date Taken	18 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto

2026 April 18 Franconia Germany Lower Franconia Ochsenfurt city city pavement climate climate impact environment environmental environmental issue heat heat build-up heat retention heatwave hot weather infrastructure mobility outdoor scene outdoors paved area paved road paved surface pavement paving pedestrian pedestrian movement public public infrastructure public space radiation rising temperature sealed sealed surface shadow solar radiation square summer summer heatwave sunlight surface surface heating temperature urban urban heat urban warming walking walking person warming weather