गुरुग्राम में डरावना ट्रेंड, एक ही शहर में 8°C तापमान का अंतर; कंक्रीट के जंगल ने बिगाड़ा मौसम

A 12-year climate study using satellite data from NASA has revealed a massive temperature divide across Gurugram, driven by rapid urbanisation.

Here is the gist of what's happening:

• The Urban Heat Island effect: Massive concrete jungles, glass skyscrapers, and asphalt roads are absorbing and trapping heat, creating a "thermal divide." As a result, certain parts of the city are up to 8°C hotter than others at the exact same time.

• The hottest zones: Areas along the Dwarka Expressway (like Sector 84), Old Gurugram, and the industrial hubs of Udyog Vihar and Khandsa are taking the brunt of it. In these hotspots, average land surface temperatures hit a scorching 44.1°C in summer 2026. Shockingly, the study found one extreme instance in May 2019 where the ground temperature in Ward 24 reached 56.73°C.

• The coolest spots: Wards with older, more established neighborhoods (like Sector 7 and New Colony) or areas with much better green spaces and open environments (like Malibu Town and Sushant Lok Phases 2 and 3) have stayed significantly cooler, with temperatures barely rising over the decade.

• A structural problem: Climate experts warn this isn't just a seasonal issue—it is a permanent structural problem. It unfairly punishes residents and poorer communities who can't afford expensive cooling systems, and experts say the city must pause the tree-felling and build heat-proof infrastructure before these zones become completely unlivable.

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