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Exclusive interview- An Indian Space-Tech Startup Is Tracking India’s Urban Heat Stress

As Indian cities grapple with rising temperatures, unpredictable heatwaves, and mounting waste-related challenges, a quiet technological shift is underway. Space-tech startup SatLeo Labs is redefining how urban heat is tracked and tackled. By fusing satellite thermal data with drone-mounted infrared sensors, it is building a “thermometer for Earth”—mapping heat street by street, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, even plot by plot. As a senior journalist I held an in-depth conversation with Urmil Bakhai, co-founder of SatLeo Labs, discussing the model and its implications. Watch my video interview : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5agxqxIJN8&t=6s

Read my detailed report:

https://www.etvbharat.com/en/technology/thermometer-for-earth-how-this-indian-space-tech-startup-is-tracking-indias-urban-heat-stress-enn25122002523

Written by
Journalist Anubha

Dr. Anubha Jain is a Senior Journalist Author associated with Eenadu TV, Lokmat Media & All India Radio — handling diverse domains – politics, economics, wildlife, space, science & technology and specializes in tracking social and economic changes taking place in the country. Based in Bengaluru she's recognised for her work in journalism, advocacy for women's empowerment and one-on-one interviews with prominent personalities.

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