27 Mar 2025

Why White Rooftops Are Becoming Popular in Indian Cities

As Indian cities face rising temperatures due to climate change, cool roofs are emerging as a simple yet powerful solution to combat urban heat.

For families in small or poorly ventilated homes, even a 2–5°C drop indoors can be a game-changer.

Cities like Hyderabad have already launched cool roof initiatives to promote widespread adoption, making it a scalable and impactful climate adaptation strategy.

While cool roofs won’t solve all our climate problems, they offer an affordable, immediate way to stay safe and comfortable in rising heat, especially for those who can’t afford air conditioning.