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1. The document discusses urban heat islands in Visakhapatnam, India. It finds that heat islands vary seasonally, with intensities of 2-4°C higher in the city center compared to suburbs, especially in winter. 2. Cooling rates at night are slower in the urban area, exacerbating the heat island effect. In summer, temperatures are high city-wide but interior residential areas see the highest at 34°C. 3. The formation of heat islands in Visakhapatnam is influenced by its topography and proximity to the sea, in
- Author
- Surekha Tetali
- Language
- EN