Shade nets offer drivers respite from heat in Karaikal
The Public Works Department has installed shade nets in Karaikal to provide relief from the summer heat. This initiative covers over 10 locations, including bus stops and key junctions, and aims to offer comfort to commuters and pedestrians. The shade nets are temporary installations that may be extended based on demand and weather conditions.
- ▪Shade nets have been installed at multiple locations in Karaikal to combat extreme heat.
- ▪The initiative includes over 10 locations, such as bus stops and key junctions.
- ▪The shade structures are expected to remain for about 45 days, with possible extensions.
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In a bid to provide relief from the scorching summer, the Public Works Department (PWD) has installed shade nets at multiple locations across Karaikal town.According to a senior PWD official, the initiative covers more than 10 locations, including key junctions near the Karaikal bus stand and along Thirunallar Road. The shade nets have been set up at bus stops that lack permanent shelters.The official said the materials used are simple, garden-grade shade cloths that are easy to install and remove.
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