June 2024

Bangalore, often referred to as the Garden City of India, is renowned for its lush greenery and numerous trees lining its streets and parks. However, the city’s monsoon season brings with it heavy rains and occasional storms that can pose significant challenges to this green canopy. One of the most visible and concerning impacts of these weather events is the uprooting of trees. 

Urban landscapes are known to be affected by the urban heat island effect (UHI), where cities experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas.