India’s hottest city takes unique step to beat heatwave: Turns off traffic signals
Banda, India, has implemented a unique measure to combat extreme heat by switching traffic signals to 'free flow' mode during peak afternoon hours. This decision comes as the city recorded a temperature of 47.6°C, making it the hottest place in India. Authorities are also providing shelters at major intersections to offer relief to commuters from the scorching sun.
- ▪Banda recorded a temperature of 47.6°C, making it the hottest place in India.
- ▪Traffic signals have been set to 'free flow' mode during peak hours to minimize waiting times for commuters.
- ▪Authorities have constructed shelters at major intersections to provide refuge from the heat.
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India’s hottest city takes unique step to beat heatwave: Turns off traffic signalsThe move comes as Banda recorded 47.6°C on Thursday, making it the hottest place in India, while temperatures have remained above 45°C for almost a weekPublished on: May 22, 2026 7:01 PM ISTWritten by Priyanjali NarayanShare viaCopy link With Banda baking at nearly 48 degrees Celsius and a severe heatwave tightening its grip across Uttar Pradesh, authorities in the district have switched traffic signals to “free flow” mode during peak afternoon hours so commuters are not forced to wait under the scorching sun.Bhubaneswar: A man pours water on his face to beat the heat on a hot summer day on Friday.
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