Thane, April 19 -- Thane city is witnessing soaring temperatures ranging between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius, with experts attributing the sharp rise to rapid urbanisation and declining green cover.
Once known for its greenery, the city is increasingly being dominated by concrete structures, leading to a noticeable impact on both the environment and public health, environmental activists have warned.
The phenomenon of the 'urban heat island' is becoming more pronounced in Thane, driven by extensive concretisation. Over the past several decades, large-scale tree cutting has significantly contributed to the rising temperatures. Environmental experts note that natural cooling depends on open land, water bodies and dense vegetation, all of whic...