Many sections of India begin to report temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius by the time May rolls around. It can seem like an hour is spent stopping at a signal and waiting for the light to turn green. At the traffic light, the Puducherry Public Works Department has now installed green shade canopies that stretch a few meters.Good initiative by Pondicherry PWD. 👏(📹-@Jayaram9942Blr) pic.twitter.com/OhED19Lfug— Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) May 2, 2024Sun be wilding!This provides a break from the sun for people waiting at the signal while riding two wheels. A video showing these shaded nets across a short section of road at the traffic signal was shared on Thursday by an X user. In less than a day, over 7 lakh people saw this little video. Numerous commenters commended the Puducherry administration for these thoughtful actions.People reactTraffic light curtains can effectively discourage people from jumping red lights, particularly in the summer when they might be tempted to do so in order to cool off. What an amazing initiative by the Pondicherry Public Works Department! An X user commended this one. Building a shade structure at a busy intersection is an easy yet effective solution to make commuters and locals daily life better. In terms of physical comfort and general well-being, having a location to escape the scorching suns rays can be quite beneficial during the oppressive heat.because of the shade, it will also keep people from rushing forward If the light is about to turn green.— Simply Curious (@SimplyQurious) May 2, 2024What a wonderful initiative by the Pondicherry Public Works Department!Erecting a shaded structure at a busy traffic crossing is a simple yet impactful way to improve the daily lives of local residents and commuters.In the sweltering heat, having a place to find respite from…— Amit Misra (@amit6060) May 2, 2024Takes me 6 years back.Oh yes, I remember the PY sun.It was summer. I was starting work in a Cafe, as a Barista.Doing supply runs in this heat, on the same exact road.God knows how much I welcome this move.Its the small things. https://t.co/xJJVVHS6W9— Bharadwaj 🇮🇳🫡 (@bwjbuild) May 2, 2024Rather than this, perhaps the government can focus on planting more trees, which would provide shade to individuals riding two-wheelers while also benefiting the environment and lowering temperatures by 3-5 degrees Celsius.— Walter White (@WalterWhite1203) May 2, 2024There is a natural shade giver which has 20000 times more use than these tarpaulins- its called a TREE. Plant more trees at junctions out of the way of pedestrian footpaths and traffic, on traffic islands.— Adi | 🇮🇳 (@AdiSpeaX) May 2, 2024
