43 Degrees And Traffic Police Under The Sun: Delhi Implements AC Helmets, Fans To Protect Officers On Duty

As the Delhi-NCR heatwave pushes temperatures beyond 45°C, Delhi Traffic Police have begun testing new heat-safety gear for staff working outdoors. A pilot set of solar-powered "AC helmets", portable fans, hydration supplies and shaded booths is now supporting personnel at several busy intersections.

The initiative focuses on officers deployed at major high-traffic roundabouts, such as the Three Murti roundabout, who often remain on their feet for eight-hour shifts. Authorities intend to shield personnel from dangerous heat stress while also keeping traffic management smooth during the peak summer period.

Delhi Traffic Police heatwave response with AC helmets and cooling gear

The trial package includes solar-assisted cooling helmets, handheld and table fans, collar-mounted ventilators and emergency hydration kits. These tools are being used at key junctions facing heavy congestion. Police logistics teams are monitoring how the equipment performs under harsh sun and hot winds during real duty hours.

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Technical details shared by logistics units state that each cooling helmet uses a built-in, battery-backed system to regulate temperature around the head. Designers target the head region because uniform fabric restricts ventilation there. The helmets aim to cut internal head-zone temperatures by 8 to 12 degrees Celsius compared with the outside air.

Officials describe the solar-powered headgear as the most distinctive part of the summer kit, complementing portable battery-operated ventilators and collar fans that help personnel cope with direct heat exposure. Medical support has been reinforced through chilled drinking water and Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), which are now mandatory at all traffic booths under the pilot project.

To lower direct sun exposure, temporary tin sheds have been set up at several crossings. These structures offer shade, and are also meant to reduce risks from sudden dust storms or possible electrical incidents near signal infrastructure. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, warning of ongoing isolated heatwave conditions, gusty winds and dust from Rajasthan and nearby regions through the middle of the week.

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Delhi Traffic Police heatwave data on temperatures and AC helmets

Police officials highlight that the pilot aims to protect both personnel and commuters during the most intense summer stretch. The temperature contrast between ambient heat and the cooling zone around the head is central to the trial design.

The wider heat context remains severe, with furnace-like conditions affecting much of the National Capital Region. An earlier feature, titled "When Rubio met 'General Summer': India's heatwave diplomacy leaves America sweating", underlined how extreme temperatures are shaping public discussions. For Delhi Traffic Police, the present focus stays on day-to-day safety at ground level.

The article on the initiative was first published on 25 May 2026 at 13:07 IST. Delhi Traffic Police plan to study feedback from officers using the "AC helmets" and cooling devices during the yellow alert period, before deciding whether to expand or modify these heat-mitigation measures across more intersections.