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China Unveils Roof-Mounted 'Artificial Rain' System to Combat Extreme Heat Waves
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First reported by Walla · Jul 3, 2026
What happened
China has developed a roof-mounted misting system that sprays fine water droplets to cool buildings and surrounding air by up to 8 degrees Celsius, offering an energy-efficient alternative to air conditioning amid extreme heat waves.
- 01China uses rooftop high-pressure misting to cool buildings during extreme heat waves.
- 02The system lowers air and surface temperatures by 5 to 8 degrees Celsius within minutes.
- 03It consumes less electricity than standard air conditioners and evaporates droplets without wetting people.
- 04Cooling roofs reduces heat penetration into apartments, improving indoor comfort.
- 05Already installed in parks and bus stations, it signals a new climate-adaptive urban design.
- 06The innovation has gained international interest and may spread globally as a heat mitigation tool.
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