UP Government Advocates Rejuvenating Water Bodies Amid Severe Heat

Amid severe heatwaves in Uttar Pradesh, officials emphasize rejuvenating water bodies and adopting vertical city growth to combat rising temperatures. With urban areas hitting 45°C, experts propose holistic approaches for urban cooling. Key discussions were held at the 'Workshop on Uttar Pradesh Urban Cooling Policy.'

The Uttar Pradesh government is advocating for the rejuvenation of water bodies and wetlands as well as the adoption of vertical urban growth to combat severe heatwave conditions in the state. According to Indian Meteorological Department data, the region has endured close to 30 days of heatwaves this summer, with urban temperatures soaring to an alarming 45 degrees Celsius.

At the 'Workshop on Uttar Pradesh Urban Cooling Policy,' Manoj Singh, Additional Chief Secretary of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, emphasized the significance of these initiatives, asserting, 'We need to rejuvenate water bodies and wetlands near cities and adopt vertical growth. This will not only reduce the burden on natural habitats but also prevent encroachment on forest land.'

The discussion also highlighted the acute challenge these conditions pose for lower-income families, as noted by Narendra Bhooshan, Principal Secretary of the Department of Energy, who stressed the necessity of a holistic approach to mitigate long-term damages.

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