India: Guidelines for cooling centers

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National Disaster Management Authority (India)

This document is intended to be used by municipal bodies, city authorities and vendors involved in constructing, operating and maintaining these cooling centers across different towns and cities in India.

It provides guidelines for good design, construction and operation of cooling centres in the Indian context.

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Last checked: 4 August 2025

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2025

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India: Guidelines for cooling centers

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