It is currently summer in India.

Are there any behavioural or infra modifications that would help handle the increased heat?
I have read about how white roofs would reduce heat absorption and energy needed for cooling
Are there other things like that? Especially ones that regular people can try? The other type(policy decision type) are ok too tho. Would be good to know them.

Also, are there any communities that would have discussions on such topics? Like a TIL or DIY community where people talked about general issues and solutions.
Is it this community?

  • communism@lemmy.ml
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    5 months ago

    Bucket of cold water, stick your feet into it.

    Tin foil in the windows to reflect radiation.

    Cold tap over inside of forearms and wrists (iirc ears work well too, but of course a more awkward reach if you’re just using a bathroom tap).

  • CiderApplenTea@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    My English isn’t Englishing atm, bear with me. Heat island effect is caused (amongst other things) due to sealed ground. So replacing asfalt roads, and even brick sealings with green space or even better water, should help regulate temperature. On top of this, instead of white roofs, green roofs are also a good option

  • zemon@lemmy.ml
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    5 months ago

    Thick (~1m) mudbrick walls. I lived in a house like that for 2 years, it felt cold inside in summer.

  • tetris11@lemmy.ml
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    5 months ago

    Chimney. If you have a chimney, open it.

    Any air passing above will create a suction effect below and suck all the hot air out of the room.

  • LumpyPancakes@lemm.ee
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    5 months ago

    If it’s not overly humid, evaporative air conditioners are a cheap to run way to keep cool. The personal units (Convair Classic etc) are typically about 50 to 80 watts, so a single solar panel, battery and inverter should guarantee safe, grid free cooling for one or two people.