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August 19, 2025LandOpen Access

Prediction of Urban Growth and Sustainability Challenges Based on LULC Change: Case Study of Two Himalayan Metropolitan Cities

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BRBhagawat RimalSRSushila RijalATAbhishek Tiwary

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Longitudinal analysis reveals urban growth trends in Kathmandu and Pokhara, highlighting sustainability challenges.

Key Points

  • Urban growth exceeds 400% in Kathmandu and 250% in Pokhara over a study period, indicating rapid urbanization.
  • LULC change was analyzed using Landsat imagery and machine learning, forecasting future expansion areas in 2040 and 2056.
  • Application of the Cellular Automata Markov chain model sheds light on urban development patterns in the Himalayan region.
  • Sustainability concerns arise as urban sprawl threatens prime farmlands, necessitating effective strategies for future planning.

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Rimal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af494dad7bf08b1ead4e52https://doi.org/10.3390/land14081675
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