The Ministry of Earth Sciences announced on 9 October 2026 that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) conducted a training workshop on cyclone warning and marine weather services. Over 650 stakeholders, including disaster managers and media representatives, participated in the session which covered forecast products and warning bulletins for fishermen, ports, and coastal communities. The workshop also demonstrated a new Decision Support System (DSS) designed to help the public and officials make timely decisions. The release does not say when the workshop took place, but the recording is available on YouTube.
Key points
- Over 650 stakeholders, disaster managers and media representatives joined the training.
- Training focused on cyclone forecasting and marine meteorological services for coastal areas.
- IMD demonstrated a new Decision Support System (DSS) for public and stakeholder decision-making.
- Training materials and a live stream are available to the general public on YouTube.
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.