South Asian cities are home to nearly 15% of the world's urban population. These cities are
experiencing rampant environmental deterioration, making them vulnerable to the impacts of …

Understanding the patterns and possible causes of urban heat islands (UHI) effect due to
urbanisation-induced anthropogenic activities is an important area in urban climatic …

The formation and occurrence of urban heat island (UHI) is a result of rapid urbanization and
associated concretization. Due to intensification of heat combined with high pollution levels …

Complex land use/cover patterns in urban areas significantly influence their prevailing
surface temperature conditions. As a result of differential cooling and heating of various land …

Climate change and rapid urbanization currently pose major challenges for equitable
development in megacities of the Global South, such as Delhi, India. This study considers …

Urbanization alters local climates and exacerbates urban heat islands. Understanding and
addressing the impacts of urbanization on regional high impact weather systems is critical …

Land use/cover change has brought major changes on land surface, including urban heat
budget, temperature regimes, urban hydrology and others, leading to unsustainable …

The present study investigates the impact of urbanization on land surface temperature and
air quality in Dehradun district of the Uttarakhand state in India. We utilized data from …

Abstract The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect has been a cause of concern on human-induced
impacts to urban climate. Construction materials absorb incoming solar radiation, causing …

The increasing trend of urbanization poses a significant challenge to environmental
sustainability, particularly concerning air quality. This study examines the impact of rapid …