Earlier, states were limited to drawing only up to 10% of their annual SDRF allocation for heatwave relief under the restrictive "local disaster" provision.
The Tribunal observed that rising temperatures are severely affecting public health, agriculture, water availability, productivity, wildlife and the overall economy.
According to the IMD, maximum temperatures that have been hovering around 45°C or higher are likely to fall sharply between May 28 and May 30, offering relief to several northern and central states.
