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Rajasthan beats heatwave with tree shade and vetiver curtains delivering surprising cool indoors
India
Published on 29 April 2026
A tree canopy drops temperatures without any AC
As India swelters in a severe heatwave, Rajasthan is turning to natural cooling instead of air conditioners. Dense shade from Salvadora oleoides trees helps people find noticeably cooler pockets of air, while indoor vetiver grass curtains work like a low-tech air cooler to reduce temperatures. Together, these age-old methods offer practical relief in scorching summer conditions.
- Rajasthan uses Salvadora oleoides tree shade for cooler outdoor spaces
- Vetiver grass curtains help cut indoor temperatures like a natural air cooler
- Traditional cooling methods are gaining attention during extreme heatwaves
- These solutions provide respite without electricity-heavy AC use
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