• SAGARKUMAR DIVETIYA
• Dr. Minakshi Vaghani

Due to rapid growth of urbanization, Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect is increasing in urban areas, ultimately affects human health, energy consumption, environment and ecology. This article reviews the literature on UHI effect, its precursors and mitigations. Microclimate studies done in past years reveals the factors responsible for UHI effect and also provides information for better urban planning. Indian scenario differs from the other countries due to its geographical conditions. Furthermore it critically reveals the role of meteorological parameters and pollution in UHI effect.

Urban Heat Island, Thermal Comfort, Health

"PRECURSOR OF URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT AND ITS MITIGATIONS -A REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.1-6, April-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904D01.pdf

"PRECURSOR OF URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT AND ITS MITIGATIONS -A REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no. pp1-6, April-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904D01.pdf