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Blasting Heat in India Spurs Cool Innovations: White Paint and Mist Sprayers Beat the Heat in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, India

May 15, 2025 0 Positive I want health & wellness updates

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Ahmedabad, India: With scorching 45°C temperatures this May, local authorities are rolling out creative ways to protect residents from extreme heat. They’ve painted rooftops white in low-income areas, reducing indoor temperatures by several degrees, and installed water-misting bus shelters that provide a refreshing spray during peak hours. City-led early warning systems and expanded cooling centers also help curb heat-related hospital visits. These practical, low-cost solutions exemplify how regions facing rising temperatures can adapt and save lives.

What this means for you:

•	Consider adding reflective coatings or installing white roof paint to keep your living space cooler and cut AC costs.
•	Look into community-based cooling solutions—misting stations, air-conditioned public spaces, or neighborhood gardens that provide shade.
•	Check your local heat action plan or discuss potential strategies with civic groups if your area has frequent heatwaves.
•	If you’re especially vulnerable—pregnant, elderly, or with chronic illness—plan daily activities around cooler morning or evening hours, and stay hydrated.

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• Ahmedabad city officials: Local government leading India’s first heat action plan, focusing on prevention and public preparedness.
• Heat Action Plan: Comprehensive approach including early warnings, public education, and healthcare readiness to reduce heat fatalities.
• Indian Meteorological Dept: Tracks and forecasts severe weather, issuing advisories for extreme heat.
• Local residents: Citizens adopting measures like white-roof paint and cooling shelters to cope with punishing summer conditions.

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