India, June 9 -- The Delhi Government has launched eco-friendly bamboo cooling zones in parts of the Capital to provide relief to residents facing extreme summer temperatures and heatwaves under its Heat Action Plan.

Two cooling zones are currently operational in Bawana and Alipur in Outer North Delhi, while work has begun on three additional centres, including one near the Deputy Commissioner's office. The project has been developed by the Outer North District Administration in collaboration with SEEDS NGO.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government plans to expand the initiative to other parts of Delhi as temperatures continue to rise across the city. She described the cooling zones as reliable relief centres for people exposed to...