Urbanization in Enugu City Leads to Rising Temperatures and Decreased Vegetation.
The study looked at how changes in the way land is used in Enugu, Nigeria, affect the temperature of the area. By analyzing satellite images, the researchers found that more buildings and less vegetation in the city led to higher temperatures. The hottest year was 2018, with an average temperature of 34.5°C. This increase in temperature suggests that urban development is impacting the local climate. The study also showed that rural areas are getting hotter too, likely due to less vegetation and more buildings. These findings can help city planners make better decisions about how to manage land use in Enugu and other places.