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Where did the National Disaster Management Authority conduct a 2-day national workshop on preparedness, mitigation and management of heat wave in December 2019?

Where did the National Disaster Management Authority conduct a 2-day national workshop on preparedness, mitigation and management of heat wave in December 2019? Correct Answer Bengaluru

  • The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducted a 2-day national workshop on preparedness, mitigation and management of heat wave in Bengaluru on 5-6 Dec 2019.
  • Heat wave has emerged as a major severe-weather event around the globe in recent years.
  • India too is experiencing increased instances of heat waves every year – 23 States were affected by heat waves in 2019.

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