Peenya Industrial Area, one of Bengaluru's oldest industrial hubs, is facing a significant challenge — rising urban temperatures exacerbated by the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. The aggregated maximum Land Surface Temperature for the first 8 months increased from 43 ℃ in 2023 to 46 ℃ in 2024, as derived from the ECOSTRESS sensor. This phenomenon, in which urban areas experience higher temperatures than their rural counterparts, is particularly pronounced in Peenya. The area’s industrial growth, coupled with a lack of green cover and the prevalent use of heat-absorbing materials, has made it one of the hottest zones in the…
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Aastha Singh is a management consultant with a degree in economics from Lady Shri Ram College for Women. Passionate about politics and environmental policies, she likes combining analytical skills with creativity. In her free time, Aastha enjoys writing and painting, expressing her thoughts and ideas through various artistic mediums.