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"Works better than air conditioning"/ Extreme heat in Afghanistan, taxi drivers find epic solution for fresh air (VIDEO)

2025-07-11 21:15:39Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
 Extreme heat in Afghanistan, taxi drivers find epic solution for fresh air

In one city in Afghanistan, taxis drive around with barrels and air pipes mounted on their roofs. These are makeshift cooling systems that drivers install to cope with the high temperatures.

In Kandahar, temperatures have often exceeded 40 degrees Celsius and vehicles' built-in air conditioners often break down.

"This works better than air conditioning," Abdul Bari told AFP. "The air conditioning only cools the front. This distributes the air throughout the car," he added.

The video shows the taxi driver attaching the air pipe to the window while another person mounts the structure on the roof. According to the BBC, he says he has to fill the makeshift system with water twice a day.

Meanwhile, Gul Mohammad, a driver in the same area, has been using a similar system for several years.

"The air conditioners weren't working and the repairs were expensive. I went to a technician and he fixed my refrigerator. The cost came to about $43," he said.

The BBC notes that passengers have applauded the "innovative" solution.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan has experienced its hottest spring in years, while widespread drought has hit crops and communities, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.


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