Nagpur boiling: NMC to put green nets at signals Nagpur: With temperatures already surpassing 42°C in the city, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has revived its summer heat mitigation plan, proposing the installation of green shade nets at major traffic intersections. The 65.07 lakh proposal, submitted by the traffic department, will be presented to the standing committee on April 17. The initiative aims to provide temporary relief to thousands of commuters who endure prolonged exposure to direct sunlight at busy junctions. Similar measures were implemented during the summer of 2025 at key locations such as Tukdoji Putla Square, Shankar Nagar Square, GPO Square, Akashwani Square, Indora Square, Cotton Market Square, Gandhi Putla Square, and Reshimbagh Square. At that time, the NMC engaged private decorators, spending nearly 3 lakh per junction for 45 days. These green nets served as makeshift canopies, significantly reducing heat stress for motorists and pedestrians waiting at traffic signals. However, the initiative faced challenges. Instances of nets collapsing at high-traffic intersections raised safety concerns, particularly during sudden gusts of wind or pre-monsoon weather changes. Officials have acknowledged these issues and stated that the new proposal may incorporate improved designs and sturdier installation mechanisms to prevent such incidents. Standing committee chairperson Shivani Dani Wakhare has also suggested exploring more sustainable alternatives, such as solar rooftop structures at select traffic squares. These structures could provide shade while generating renewable energy, offering a long-term solution to heat mitigation.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #shivani_dani_wakhare #tukdoji_putla_square #shankar_nagar_square #gpo_square
