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.
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