Urban Heat Islands & City Microclimates: Climate Adaptation Planning
Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) refer to localized warming of urban areas compared to surrounding rural regions due to land surface modification and anthropogenic heat release. City microclimates describe localized climatic conditions within urban zones influenced by land cover, built form, and energy use. The growing pace of urbanization in India has intensified urban thermal stress, making climate-adaptive planning an essential component of sustainable urban governance.
Scientific Basis of Urban Heat Islands
- Surface Energy Imbalance: Urban surfaces like concrete and asphalt absorb solar radiation during the day and re-emit it as heat at night.
- Loss of Vegetation and Evapotranspiration: Reduced green cover ....
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