Explained: As Indoor Heat Rises, Can India Turn To Green Roofs?
Research shows that compared to a bare roof, the room air temperature under a green roof was reduced by a maximum of 4.4 degrees Celsius.
Source: indiaspend.com
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Research shows that compared to a bare roof, the room air temperature under a green roof was reduced by a maximum of 4.4 degrees Celsius.
As the IMD predicts above-normal heatwave days in April, May, and June, a CPR analysis points to lacunae in the heat action plans of states.
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CPR’s report finds that in India, most heat action plans are not built for local contexts, that is, they generally focus on dry extreme heat and ignore the threats posed by humid heat and warm nights.