IMD Launches Marine Weather Decision Support System
Ministry of Earth Sciences · Science & Tech · Posted 12 OCT 2026 10:21PM
What happened
The India Meteorological Department launched the Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather Services Decision Support System, an interactive WebGIS-based platform, during the bi-annual Pre-Cyclone Exercise Meeting for the post-monsoon season of 2026. The meeting brought together approximately 230 participants from over 30 organizations to review cyclone preparedness and enhance early-warning coordination.
Why it matters for UPSC
This release is significant for the UPSC syllabus under disaster management, illustrating the deployment of advanced early-warning systems and multi-agency coordination to mitigate the impacts of severe weather events and cyclones.
Key objectives
- Launch the interactive WebGIS-based Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather Services Decision Support System (DSS).
- Review cyclone preparedness and assess progress during the bi-annual Pre-Cyclone Exercise Meeting for the post-monsoon season 2026.
- Strengthen inter-agency coordination among disaster management authorities, defence forces, and state governments.