Afghan Taxi Drivers Beat the Heat

In Kandahar, a hot city in Afghanistan, taxi drivers are very clever. They make their own air coolers for their cars. The weather is very hot, often over 40°C (104°F). Normal car air conditioners often break.

The drivers put big barrels on top of their taxis. These barrels cool the whole car. One driver, Abdul Bari, says it works better than normal AC. Passengers like these cool taxis. They help people feel better in the hot weather.

Afghanistan is a poor country. It is getting hotter because of climate change. The drivers' idea helps people stay cool in the heat.