India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Currently, India Meteorological Department (IMD) prepares and updates district-wise early warnings for heavy rainfall and cyclone-related events four times a day, with forecasts valid for up to seven days. IMD generates real-time weather-related warnings and graphical products to support timely weather monitoring and dissemination of information. These warnings cover all vulnerable districts to ensure the timely dissemination of information for preparedness and mitigation. Further, these warnings are shared using multiple channels, e.g., Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), mobile Apps, websites, WhatsApp, Social media, etc. However, the warning communications with automated siren...