Tamil Nadu declares heatwaves as state-specific disaster
The Tamil Nadu government has gazette notified heat waves as a state-specific disaster, which will allow it to provide relief for the affected population under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). A government order to this effect was issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. The decision was made owing to persistent rise in temperatures during April and May… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu declares heatwaves as state-specific disaster"