New Delhi [India],June 28 : With heatwaves becoming more intense all across the globe, China has introduced an innovative cooling method for helping its people to deal with rising temperatures.
In several outdoor areas, ultra-thin misting systems release tiny water droplets into the air, a trending social media video shows. These droplets absorb heat as they evaporate and creates a cooling effect that helps in reducing the impact of extreme heat.
This technology is being used in public spaces where traditional air conditioning is not practical. As this system offers a more energy-efficient way to provide relief during scorching summer days.
How heat Is changing life across the World
With the changing climate and global warming shift, the heat crisis is no longer limited to traditionally hot countries. As many regions that were once known for mild summers are now facing record temperatures.
Germany is one of the example. The country has historically relied less on air conditioning because summers were usually moderate. However, changing weather patterns have increased a demand for cooling solutions.
Only around 6% of homes in Germany have air conditioning installed, compared with nearly 90% of homes in the United States, where AC has long been common.
France is also facing similar challenges. As temperatures continue to rise, more people are turning towards air conditioners to manage extreme heat, increasing demand for cooling systems.
Reality of a new climate
From Asia to Europe, countries are now searching for smarter ways to handle heatwaves. While solutions like China’s misting systems provide short-term relief, experts say that long-term climate adaptation will require better infrastructure, energy planning, and sustainable cooling methods.
Due to the historic heat weave this year the European countries have face severe difficulties. Record temperatures have hit Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic. According to the media reports, at least 58 deaths due to heatwave in France, while nearly 200 million people across Europe are affected.
India's position
According to a a report by Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), India’s heat pattern is rapidly shifting, marked by a surge in prolonged heatwaves and a dangerous increase in nighttime temperatures. Over the past decade, average temperatures have risen significantly, leaving roughly 57% of Indian districts—including dense zones like the Indo-Gangetic Plain, Delhi, and Mumbai—at high to very high risk from extreme heat.
Notably, neither the Centre nor the states have an effective on-ground action plan to combat extreme heat, with most existing measures remaining largely confined to paper.
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