Thoothukudi Corporation Plants Green Covers at Traffic Signals to Combat Heat
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:23 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The municipal corporation in Thoothukudi has installed vegetation around traffic signals to provide shade and lower temperatures during an intense heat wave. The initiative aims to improve commuter comfort and reduce the urban heat island effect.
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