The entire Maharashtra, except the coastal areas, is in a tight grip drought and heatwave. The water crisis in the region has reached in palpable conditions. And it seems that only a good monsoon can save the dilapidated state. There is city in the dry state, entrenched in heat finds a way to beat the heat that might be fickle to think about but actually makes sense.
Nagpur has been sweltering in heatwave conditions from the past 10 to 15 days. The temperatures are over 42°C-44°C and to beat the civic authorities have come up with false green roof at the traffic signals to lower the plight of commuters.
Nagpur (Maharashtra): Heat wave conditions intensifies, temporary shades set up to give respite to commuters pic.twitter.com/6t0Qd2KOMj
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 22, 2016
With these innovative false roofs in place, people can get relief in the shade while being stuck in the traffic.
Traffic signal in #Nagpur. https://t.co/PNWnJcmjmI pic.twitter.com/h1psI2j13V
— Reddit India (@redditindia) April 24, 2016
Cheers to Nagpur civic authorities for coming up with such quirky yet amazing way to help the daily commuter s of the city!
Image Credit: ANI
