Heatwaves and Lightning Notified as Natural Disasters

Recently, the government has included heatwaves and lightning as notified natural calamities under disaster management guidelines.

  • States can now access SDRF/NDRF funds for relief during heatwaves and lightning.The move follows the 16th Finance Commission’s recommendation.

What Has Changed?

  • Financial Assistance: States can use disaster funds for heatwave and lightning relief.
  • NDRF Support: National funds can help when state resources are insufficient.
  • Mitigation Projects: Heatwave mitigation projects can receive funding.
  • Greater Flexibility: States are no longer limited to 10% of SDRF funds for heatwave relief.

Disaster Management Act, 2005

  • The Act provides India’s legal framework for disaster preparedness and response. ....
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