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Geneva aims to keep people cool

Tuesday, 17 June 2025 06:30

A mister in Geneva (c) Ville de Genève/Nicole Zermatten

This weekend is expected to be particularly hot again, with temperatures above 30 degrees.

The City of Geneva is putting in place 26 installations to help residents stay cool. 

There’ll be 12 giant misters, 6 micro-oases, and 8 shading systems.

The misting systems will be scattered around the city, but three of them will be in the Paquis district which is particularly exposed and residents have difficulty finding shade.

The mini oases will be near playgrounds providing paddling pools and shade for parents and children. 

 

 

 

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