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Rooftop Gardens Reduce Heat in Chennai, Study Finds
Published Monday, August 10, 2026 · Updated August 11
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Rooms beneath rooftop gardens were found to be 10C or 20C cooler than those beneath exposed roofs, while the gardens reduced roof surface temperatures by eight to 120C.
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- The Hindu
The article emphasizes the potential of rooftop gardens as an affordable and effective passive cooling strategy for vulnerable communities in urban areas, advocating for their integration into broader heat mitigation plans.
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