Urban Heat Islands Causing 76% of Bengaluru City to Face Higher Temperatures
Land use classification for Bengaluru (a) land uses based on classification of Sentinel data (10 m resolution), (b) the proportion of LU in 30 x 30 m pixels (based on LU of 10 x 10 m Sentinel). Source: Ramachandra et. al, 2025.

New research in Bengaluru reveals that unchecked urban growth, replacing natural landscapes with concrete, dramatically intensifies urban heat islands, underscoring the critical need for green spaces and water bodies to maintain livable temperatures.

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Bengaluru/ Jul 15, 2025

Manisha Roy

A biotechnologist by occupation, Manisha likes to delve into molecular aspects of Oncology and Virology. She is always open to learning new things and likes to spread the word of science through her writing.

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