People throughout the country are experimenting with different techniques to keep themselves and their surroundings cool as the temperatures rise. There are also a lot of posts about it on social media. Among them, an image shared on Twitter has gotten a lot of attention. On the roof of a rickshaw is a little garden. There's a chance you'll want to cheer the man after reading this.
The photograph was shared on Twitter by Erik Solheim, a Norwegian diplomat. "To remain cool in the heat, this Indian guy cultivated grass on his rickshaw." While posting the photo, he said, "Pretty cool indeed!" The driver of the rickshaw is shown seated on his vehicle, which has a well-kept grass roof. Not only that but a few potted plants are also stored on the vehicle's side.
Though it's unclear when the photograph was taken, where it came from, or when it was first published online, a post with the identical image was shared on the Assam Alert Facebook page in 2021. "#Innovation l This man cultivated grass on his rickshaw to keep it cool in the summer," they captioned the photo.
Take a look at the post shared on Twitter:
This Indian man grew grass on his rickshaw to stay cool even in the heat. Pretty cool indeed! pic.twitter.com/YnjLdh2rX2
— Erik Solheim (@ErikSolheim) April 4, 2022
The post has received over 20,000 likes since it was shared, and the number is growing. People have also left a variety of comments in response to the share.
“Wonderful…. "Congratulations on your ingenuity and ability to produce such healthy plants," one Twitter user said. "That's extremely inventive," one person said. "Other rickshaw drivers should do the same because it's April and the weather is already above 42 degrees." "In this sweltering summer, a creative way to remain cool." I admire him for thinking in that direction. "It's also a terrific approach to attract clients," a third added.
