Archive · 22 May 2025
Supreme Court Seeks Response on Heatwave Guidelines
The Supreme Court in India wants the government to explain how it's dealing with dangerous heatwaves.
Last year, hundreds of people died because of the heat.
An environment activist is asking the court to make sure the government follows its own heatwave rules.
These rules are meant to help people stay safe, like providing warnings and help lines.
The court is now waiting to hear back from the government about what they are doing to address the situation and protect people from the extreme heat.
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre for a response regarding heatwave management guidelines.
The court's action follows a PIL highlighting over 700 heatwave deaths.
The petition seeks strict implementation of national guidelines.
The petition calls for facilities like heat alerts and 24/7 helplines.
The plea also seeks compensation for heat-related illness victims and social security for vulnerable groups.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, the Centre (Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change), National Disaster Management Authority, and environment activist Vikrant Tongad.
- What
- The Supreme Court is seeking the Centre's response regarding the implementation of national guidelines for heatwave management.
- When
- Following reports of over 700 heatwave deaths last year.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address heatwave deaths and improve management of heatwave conditions.
- Heatwave Deaths (Last Year)
- 700+
- National Guidelines Issued
- 2019
- Deadline for Centre's Response
- 2 weeks