Watch how the Noida's traffic police have introduced a pilot program equipping 100 officers with air-conditioned helmets.
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00:00Hundred air-conditioned helmets were distributed to Noida's traffic police officers, aiming
00:05to tackle the extreme heat and provide relief from the sweltering conditions as temperatures
00:08soared past 45 degrees.
00:10These high-tech helmets were equipped with temperature control systems that can operate
00:14continuously for up to eight hours, offering protection to frontline officers on long,
00:18sun-exposed shifts.
00:20Each helmet comes with an inbuilt mini-umbrella, a hydration bottle and safety goggles, features
00:25aimed at enhancing heat resistance while ensuring the safety and comfort of the traffic staff.
00:29The initiative is currently in its pilot phase, but officials say the plan is to extend this
00:33to the entire traffic force in the days to come.
00:36As North India reels under an intense heatwave, the Noida police's move may just set a precedent
00:41for law enforcement agencies across the country.