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Identifying Urban Hotspots and Cold Spots in Delhi Using the Biophysical Landscape Framework

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Urban heat islands (UHIs), which are formed by biophysical landscape transformations, have significant adverse effects on environmental quality as well as human health, resources, and facilities. Variations in UHI intensity give rise to urban hotspots (UHSs) and cold spots in different parts of the city. This study identifies such hotspots and cold spots in Delhi by classifying the city into zones of different UHI intensities using biophysical landscapes. The data on the selected biophysical landscapes were obtained from satellite images and secondary sources. The impact of different biophysical landscapes on UHI intensity was calculated using the weighted overlay method performed using ArcGIS software. The city of Delhi was thus divided into four zones, based on UHI intensity. It was found that UHSs cover about 45% of the total area and are mostly located in eastern and central Delhi. While built-up areas form the major source landscape, vegetation cover is the major sink landscape as per land surface temperature (LST) and UHI intensity. The findings of this study will help urban planners and policymakers identify UHSs and adopt suitable policies and measures to mitigate UHIs based on the different intensity zones.

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  • Gupta, Rupesh Kumar, 2024. "Identifying Urban Hotspots and Cold Spots in Delhi Using the Biophysical Landscape Framework," Ecology, Economy and Society - the INSEE Journal, Indian Society of Ecological Economics (INSEE), vol. 7(01), July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:inseej:343193
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.343193
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    1. Suvamoy Pramanik & Milap Punia, 2020. "Land use/land cover change and surface urban heat island intensity: source–sink landscape-based study in Delhi, India," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 22(8), pages 7331-7356, December.
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