India Declares Heatwaves and Lightning as Natural Calamities

India's Centre has included heatwaves and lightning in the NDRF protocol as natural calamities, allowing states to use SDRF funds for relief and assistance to affected individuals.

5 Aug, 01:24 — 5 Aug, 01:24

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Heatwaves, lightning now a natural calamity in NDRF protocol, says Centre

The latest inclusion will ensure states can use the SDRF fund for providing relief and assistance to people affected by heatwaves and lightning.

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