With reference to the cyclonic storm predicted by the IMD, consider the following statements: 1. The IMD predicted a severe cyclonic storm originating from the Arabian Sea. 2. The storm was predicted to make landfall between Bapatla and Vizag. 3. The Regional Meteorological Centre issued red alerts for heavy rain in Chennai and Madurai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

IMD predicts very severe cyclonic storm landfall between Bapatla and Vizag on October 28

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Disaster management and coastal vulnerability: a GS3 case study on early warning systems.

Why in news

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a very severe cyclonic storm landfall between Bapatla and Vizag on October 28, prompting the Odisha government to alert disaster response teams.

Background

The IMD predicted a very severe cyclonic storm originating from a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued red alerts for heavy rain in districts including Chennai and Madurai.

Facts for Prelims

BodyIMD: India Meteorological Department is the primary agency for monitoring cyclones.
PlaceBapatla and Vizag are the predicted landfall points for the cyclonic storm.
FactRed alerts were issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) for heavy rain in Chennai and Madurai.
FactSchools in five districts were closed on October 28-29 due to the storm.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the cyclonic storm predicted by the IMD, consider the following statements:

The IMD predicted a severe cyclonic storm originating from the Arabian Sea.
The storm was predicted to make landfall between Bapatla and Vizag.
The Regional Meteorological Centre issued red alerts for heavy rain in Chennai and Madurai.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The storm originated from a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.

For Mains

Q. Evaluate the effectiveness of India's early warning systems and disaster management protocols in mitigating the impact of increasingly severe cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Communication gap: Delays in disseminating RMC red alerts to rural coastal populations
Infrastructure vulnerability: Coastal erosion and inadequate drainage in urban centers like Chennai
Resource mobilization: Coordination challenges between state-level disaster teams and central meteorological data

Keywords: Early Warning System · Disaster Mitigation · Coastal Vulnerability · Climate Resilience · Bay of Bengal Cyclones

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