The Finance Commission has recommended that heatwaves and lightning be added to the national disaster list.

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Heatwaves and lightning should be added to national disaster list, Finance Commission says
The Finance Commission has recommended that heatwaves and lightning be added to the national disaster list. This is significant as it could lead to increased disaster relief funding and policy focus on these climate-related events. For competitive exam preparation, this highlights the growing importance of environmental issues and the government's response to climate change.
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This recommendation comes as states receive Rs 1.4 lakh crore in disaster and local body grants in Union Budget 2026-27.
The move could lead to increased disaster relief funding and policy focus on these climate-related events.
Heatwaves and lightning are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change.
This highlights the growing importance of environmental issues and the government's response to climate change.
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