Uploaded on 2015-10-20 by Atelier37

The climate is tropical. In winter (Harmattan) there is much less rainfall in than in summer(Raining Season). The climate here is classified as Aw by the Köppen-Geiger system.The average annual temperature is 24.9 °C. The rainfall here averages 1050 mm. [Source: http://en.climate-data.org/location/368156/] ![Climate Table][1] ![Kwangila Flyover, Zaria URBAN Area][2] ![Hayin Danyaro, Samaru Zaria][3] 2 . Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? a. High mid day and Night Temperature Extremes b. Change in Rainfall Pattern over the years c. Exacerbates Air and Noise Pollution 3 .Which are the measures you would propose? a. Introduce design methods that reduce Hard surface Areas such as Green Roofs, Swails for Drainage E.t.c b. Introduce a more Sustainable Transportation Method/Infrastructure to Reduce Number of Personal Automobiles c. Introduce Afforestation to Combat the Desertification threat to the Northern Savannah Region d. Enforce Strict Building policies Regarding Energy use/ management and consumption with buildings 4 . Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? No such policy Exist in My Area. There is Generally Little to no Awareness to Such Environmental Issues Here. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14453814197768579.png [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14453817093743294.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14453817762153427.jpg