Effects of urbanization-driven LULC on local climate dynamics: a case study of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Journal: Carbon Footprints
Year: 2026

Urban areas in small islands are highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and related hazards, underscoring the need for sustainable, resilient practices. This study investigates the potential impacts of urbanization on precipitation and temperature in the Colombo Metropolitan Area of Sri Lanka. To explore temperature and precipitation trends, this research employs diverse modeling and methodological strategies, including the precipitation-temperature relationship, super-scaling, struc