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Local·6h ago

Peenya, Hennur among pockets emerging as heat islands; GBA plans cooling measures

| Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K./FILE PHOTO While Bengaluru is not classified as a heatwave-prone city, pockets in it — such as Peenya, Nagawara, Hennur, and HBR Layout — are emerging as “urban heat islands”, with temperatures up to 4 degrees Celsius higher than other parts of the city, according to a baseline study. Industrial zones like Peenya, dominated by concrete and corrugated structures, and mixed-use corridors such as Nagawara-Hennur, with heavy construction and major transit intersections, re-radiate heat and remain warmer at night. Urban heat islands occur when dense construction,.

The Hindu - Bengaluru

Local·3h ago

Garden city’s heat islands hit labourers, traffic personnel the hardest

| Photo Credit: File Photo In neighbourhoods such as Peenya, Hennur, and Nagawara, identified as Bengaluru’s emerging heat hotspots in a baseline study by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, the impact of rising temperatures is most visible in the daily routines of those who work outdoors. Officials acknowledged key gaps in the city’s preparedness, noting that the Bengaluru Climate Action Plan lacks statutory enforcement powers, while funding for heat mitigation is spread across multiple departments. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments.

The Hindu - Bengaluru

Local·6h ago

POCSO accused booked for making video calls to victim from Dharwad prison

ALSO READ | ₹ 2251 crore revenue from property tax in 2026-27 from the south and central zones">Bengaluru municipal body expects ₹ 2251 crore revenue from property tax in 2026-27 from the south and central zones The accused allegedly made video calls to the minor victim from jail and subjected her to mental harassment. A case has been registered against a man lodged in jail here in a POCSO case for allegedly harassing the victim through video calls from inside the prison here, a senior official said on Monday. ALSO READ | Why Karnataka man sent over 1,100 hoax bomb threats across India He.

Hindustan Times - Bengaluru

Local·8h ago

Karnataka Govt gave Rs 146-crore grants to 2 private colleges in violation of law: CAG

Karnataka Govt gave Rs 146-crore grants to 2 private colleges in violation of law: CAG.

Indian Express - Bengaluru

Region·9h ago

Karnataka introduces law to protect properties where state schools have existed for 12 years

Karnataka introduces law to protect properties where state schools have existed for 12 years.

Indian Express - Bengaluru

Local·8h ago

Bengaluru tenant says landlord went from 'birthday buddy to UN-level auditor' after vacating flat: 'Is this normal?'

The tenant recounted how a seemingly cordial relationship with his landlord took a turn when he vacated the flat after nearly 2 years.

Hindustan Times - Bengaluru