Question

During cyclone, how does the Meterological department warn the fishermen?

Answer 1

During disturbed weather over the seas, the ports likely to be affected are warned by concerned ACWCs/ CWCs by advising the port authorities through port warnings to hoist appropriate Storm Warning Signals. The Department also issues a “Fleet forecast” for the Indian Navy. Coastal Bulletins for Indian coastal areas covering up to 75 km from the coastline and sea area bulletins for the sea areas beyond 75 km. The special warnings are issued for fishermen four times a day in normal weather and every three hourly in accordance with the four-stage warning in case of disturbed weather.

The general public, the coastal residents, and fishermen are warned through state government officials and broadcast of warnings through All India Radio and National Television telecast programs in national and regional hook up. A system of warning dissemination for fishermen through a World Space Digital Based radio receiver is being planned.