Japan's TRUSCO Nakayama Corporation developed the "Do Reimon Box," a walk-in cooling booth designed to rapidly cool outdoor workers in minutes by targeting key body points. This "human refrigerator" uses adapted frozen food technology to combat extreme heat and enhance workplace safety.
New research by IIED reveals extreme heat acts as a "poverty multiplier" for India's informal sector, causing up to 9% income loss for outdoor workers. This leads to severe health issues, lost working days, and significant economic costs, pushing millions deeper into poverty.
A 'New Era Civilization Practice Station' in Longyan, Fujian, built by State Grid Yongding District Power Supply Company, offers outdoor workers and citizens a free 'cool resting station' with amenities like water, microwaves, and Wi-Fi. It also hosts monthly volunteer services including health check-ups and haircuts, having served over 20,000 people.
Japanese companies are implementing enhanced heatstroke prevention measures for outdoor workers this summer, including mobile cooling stations, misting toilets, and reduced working hours, following a record number of heat-related casualties last year.
Delhi government has identified thermal hotspots using satellite data to combat extreme heat, with areas like Ayanagar and Najafgarh showing high temperatures. The Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 prioritizes targeted interventions for vulnerable populations, including children, outdoor workers, and animals, with measures like increased ORS stock and water availability.
