Use early weather warnings to minimise monsoon losses: IMD chief
The IMD chief has urged government agencies to utilize early weather warnings to mitigate the impact of the Southwest Monsoon. Officials emphasized that proactive disaster management and inter-departmental coordination can significantly reduce economic and property losses.
Why it matters
Effective use of meteorological data is critical for climate resilience and protecting agricultural economies in vulnerable regions like Andhra Pradesh.
With the onset of the Southwest Monsoon, disaster management agencies and government departments should make effective use of advance weather information to minimise loss of life and property, said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The report is a factual summary of a government-led stakeholder meeting regarding public safety and disaster preparedness.
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