degree Celsius temperature – The human cost of rising temperatures. Back to roots: India’s age-old cool wisdom finds new fans in copper water bottles. Clay utensils.

The future of homegrown fridge cooling is the wearable cooling vest AC Helmet Is AC Helmet Really The Answer? ‘Jugaad’ against 45°C grass mat, layers of straw and coconut-thatch cover. AC Auto Reimagining buildings and public spaces Cool-roof program Smart paint ‘Desi Jugaad’ that went viral Chuna (lime), binder and waterproofing Spraying water from roofing systems Mini-canopies Beyond the ride gadgets: What governments need to do Survey Would you prefer to use traditional cooling methods or modern technologies to deal with the heat? Traditional methods Modern technologies Expanding shaded shelters and cooling centers in markets, transportation hubs and labor areas. Mandating rest breaks for outside workers and modifying work hours during busy afternoon hours.

Establishing public drinking water stations in high traffic areas. Increasing urban tree cover and heat-insulating infrastructure.

Promotion of cool roofs and heat-reflective building materials. Strengthening heatwave warning systems and public awareness campaigns.