Spatio-temporal impact assessment of land use / land cover (LU-LC) change on land surface temperatures over Jaipur city in India

Jaipur, India, has experienced significant urban growth between 2008 and 2011, leading to substantial increases in land surface temperatures (LST) across various land use/land cover (LU-LC) categories. The study found a notable rise in LST during this period, with average temperature increases of 2.6 °C in winter and 1.47 °C in summer. This trend is attributed to the rapid expansion of built-up areas at the expense of green spaces and open lands, as evidenced by the rising percentage of impervious surface area (ISA). The research utilized Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data to analyze spatial variations in LST, providing insights into the impact of urbanization on temperature dynamics. These findings highlight the urgent need for sustainable urban planning to mitigate the effects of urban heat islands.

Gupta, N., Mathew, A., & Khandelwal, S. (2020). Spatio-temporal impact assessment of land use / land cover (LU-LC) change on land surface temperatures over Jaipur city in India. International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development, 12(3), 283–299. https://doi.org/10.1080/19463138.2020.1727908