Are Cities Turning Into Heat Traps? Expert Explains Urban Heat Island Effect
India's cities are heating up due to excessive concrete use and rising AC density, creating urban heat islands. Dr. Anand Sharma, former director general of IMD and Rajneesh Sareen, Program Director, Sustainable urbanization, CSE at the 'Anil Agarwal Dialogue, 2025', organised by the Centre for Science and Environment, highlight the dangers of homogeneous materials, the difference between heatwaves and severe heatwaves, and the urgent need for sustainable building practices.
