India is global leader in disaster warning systems: Minister Jitendra Singh
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India is global leader in disaster warning systems: Minister Jitendra Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh, while commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, said that India today has emerged as a global leader in disaster warning and his catering to other nations as well across the world. The Minister emphasized the nation’s emergence as a global leader in providing world-class disaster warning systems, underscoring the pivotal role of scientific advancements in fostering safety and sustainability. Reflecting on the catastrophic tsunami that claimed over 230,000 lives worldwide, including 10,749 in India, Dr. Jitendra Singh remarked on the invaluable lessons learned and the transformative policies that followed. Dr. Jitendra Singh also highlighted India’s proactive role in international collaboration through INCOIS, which hosts a UNESCO Category 2 Training Centre.

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Need to develop earthquake warning systems: PM Modi
1 day, 6 hours ago

Need to develop earthquake warning systems: PM Modi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged scientists to work towards developing warning systems for earthquakes while noting that advances in weather sciences have helped the country minimise losses caused by natural disasters. Addressing a function to celebrate 150 years of the India Meteorological Department, Modi also launched 'Mission Mausam' for developing cutting-edge weather surveillance technologies and systems, …

India Leads the World in Disaster Warning Systems: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India Leads the World in Disaster Warning Systems: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: India has emerged as a global leader in disaster warning systems, providing important services to nations worldwide, said Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh. Speaking at an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, held at the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services in Hyderabad on Thursday, Dr Singh stressed India’s progress in ocean research …

How the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake transformed tsunami science
2 weeks, 6 days ago

How the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake transformed tsunami science

The Hindu  

December 26, 2024, marks the 20th year since the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. As Margareta Wahlström, head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed in a panel discussion: “Ten years after the Indian Ocean tsunami, the world has taken significant measures to make the world a safer place against disasters.” The 2004 tsunami surprised researchers and …

On 20th anniversary of world’s worst tsunami, experts warn of complacency
3 weeks ago

On 20th anniversary of world’s worst tsunami, experts warn of complacency

Al Jazeera  

More than 227,000 people were killed in the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and experts warn it could happen again. McGovern, a key researcher at MAKEWAVES – a multi-institutional and multinational project founded by tsunami researchers – said a “heck of a lot” has been learned over two decades of research since the Indian Ocean tsunami, including simply how …

Odisha’s 26 villages get recognition as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Odisha’s 26 villages get recognition as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

The Hindu  

In Odisha, six districts comprising 24 villages, along with two previously recognised villages, making a total of 26 villages, have been recognized as “Tsunami Ready” by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, said a press statement on Saturday. These activities included —Training and Capacity Building, Community Awareness Programs, Distribution of Tsunami Awareness Materials, Preparation of Tsunami Management Plans, Conducting Mock …

20th Anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami: Is Sri Lanka Prepared for Another Natural Disaster?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

20th Anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami: Is Sri Lanka Prepared for Another Natural Disaster?

The Diplomat  

Two decades have passed since a massive tsunami struck the Indian Ocean on Boxing Day. The 2004 tsunami wreaked havoc on Sri Lanka’s coastal regions, particularly the Northern, Eastern, and Southern provinces. In the years following the tsunami, Sri Lanka made significant strides in disaster management and risk reduction. The Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System, operational since 2006, has enhanced …

Indian Ocean nations to mark 20 years since devastating tsunami
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Indian Ocean nations to mark 20 years since devastating tsunami

Raw Story  

by Marchio GORBIANO Tsunami-hit nations will next week commemorate the more than 220,000 people who died in the Boxing Day disaster two decades ago, when huge waves tore into coastal communities around the Indian Ocean. On December 26, 2004, tsunami waves as high as 30 meters in some areas wiped out coastal areas, splintered families, left thousands homeless and killed …

Ocean Helps in Sustainable Economy: Expert
1 month ago

Ocean Helps in Sustainable Economy: Expert

Deccan Chronicle  

Balakrishnan Nair, director of the city-based Incois, said that the ocean held the key to mitigating disasters and unlocking sustainable economic growth. As part of the India Meteorological Department’s 150th-anniversary celebrations, Dr Nair spoke about how real-time oceanographic data, wave forecasting, and storm surge predictions empower coastal communities and industries to prepare for environmental challenges. The lecture, ‘Ocean services for …

Create a force in India that is first in the field of disaster management in the entire country, says Amit Shah
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Create a force in India that is first in the field of disaster management in the entire country, says Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said dangers like avalanches, landslides, floods, and storms are going to increase everywhere in the future due to climate change. The Union Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has left no stone unturned and never looked at the budget for the development of the NDRF, training and providing modern resources to the …

Tsunami warning centre at INCOIS detected 716 earthquakes till date
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Tsunami warning centre at INCOIS detected 716 earthquakes till date

The Hindu  

Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, here in Hyderabad, has detected 716 earthquakes since its inception till date, including 103 in the Indian Ocean and 613 in other oceans. It has been making use of advanced technology and scientific models to provide initial warning of within 10 minutes of a quake of more …

INCOIS holds People-Centered Tsunami Early Warning for Indian Coastlines Project Meet
7 months, 2 weeks ago

INCOIS holds People-Centered Tsunami Early Warning for Indian Coastlines Project Meet

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services conducted the inaugural meeting of the “People-Centered Tsunami Early Warning for the Indian Coastlines ” project of the United Kingdom and India. The kick-off meeting held on May 28-30, 2024 aimed at several critical aspects of advancing the tsunami early warning system across the Indian Coastline. At a global level, the …

INCOIS unveils ‘SynOPS’ state-of-the-art ocean resource data centre
11 months ago

INCOIS unveils ‘SynOPS’ state-of-the-art ocean resource data centre

The Hindu  

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services has unveiled a brand new state-of-the-art facility, Synergistic Ocean Observation Prediction Services, for 2D/3D/4D visualisation of in situ ocean data, satellite remote sensing and model products for an integrated view of state of the ocean to scientists and policy makers on Wednesday. Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiran Rijiju inaugurated ‘SynOPS’ along …

No tsunami threat to India: INCOIS
1 year ago

No tsunami threat to India: INCOIS

The Hindu  

Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre which houses the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services in Hyderabad stated that there is no tsunami threat to India following the detection of an earthquake of about magnitude 7.5 in the Ritcher Scale at 12.40 p.m. near the west coast of Honshu in Japan on Monday. Senior scientist B. Ajay Kumar informed that …

Braving Michaung: NDRF’s Relentless Journey in Emergency Response
1 year, 1 month ago

Braving Michaung: NDRF’s Relentless Journey in Emergency Response

News 18  

As Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc in the eastern coast of India, the NDRF is engaged in the difficult task of bringing relief to the areas hit by heavy rainfall and powerful winds. Over 29 National Disaster Response Force teams have been deployed across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Puducherry for over a week now to conduct relief and rescue …

INCOIS to simulate earthquakes on either coast to test tsunami preparedness
1 year, 4 months ago

INCOIS to simulate earthquakes on either coast to test tsunami preparedness

The Hindu  

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, will be simulating two earthquakes, one at the Nicobar Islands on October 4 and another off the coast of Iran on October 11 under the ‘IOWave23’ exercise as part of the mock drill to test for tsunami disaster on both the east and west coasts. The …

PM Modi calls for integrated preparations for dealing with natural disasters
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi calls for integrated preparations for dealing with natural disasters

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for integrated preparations for dealing with natural disasters underlining they should not be isolated as natural calamities in one part of the world affect others too. Speaking at the 5th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, he noted that in just a few years, over 40 countries from …

prime minister narendra modi addresses third session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
1 year, 10 months ago

prime minister narendra modi addresses third session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 10, 2023, inaugurating the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, said that the global appreciation for the work of the Indian rescue team in earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria recently has made every Indian proud. NPDRR is a multi-stakeholder platform constituted by the Government of India to facilitate dialogue, sharing experiences, …

India committed to reach net-zero by 2070, achieve COP-26 goals
2 years, 8 months ago

India committed to reach net-zero by 2070, achieve COP-26 goals

India Today  

India on Monday reiterated its commitment to environmental goals as the country faces the menace of climate change with intense heatwaves hitting several parts. Dr. Jitendra Singh expressed interest to augment cooperation to face the future challenges of climate and weather along with developing models, application of forecasts in renewable energy and working together in the field of artificial intelligence …

Disaster management: How India is improving its existing capabilities
3 years ago

Disaster management: How India is improving its existing capabilities

Hindustan Times  

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States initiative at the Glasgow climate conference, he was drawing the world’s attention to the urgent need of finding new, smarter, and more effective ways of managing disasters. International cooperation in disaster management is, therefore, critical to India for the effective handling of disasters within its borders as well …

India first responder in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath Singh
3 years, 1 month ago

India first responder in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

Time and again India has proved itself to be “first responder” in the Indian Ocean Region, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday while stating that the pandemic has reaffirmed the “centrality of multilateralism” in our interconnected world not only for matters of international security but also disaster management. “India’s unique position in the IOR, complemented by a capability of …

India to improve disaster management capabilities: Modi
3 years, 11 months ago

India to improve disaster management capabilities: Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021, organised by The Energy Resources Institute, Delhi, on February 10. Our human centric approach could act as a force multiplier to achieve this,” Mr. Modi said. In his address, Mr. Modi repeatedly spoke about “climate justice” in that it meant developing countries be given enough space to grow. He …

World Tsunami Awareness Day 2020: All you need to know about day aimed at 'strengthening disaster risk governance'
4 years, 2 months ago

World Tsunami Awareness Day 2020: All you need to know about day aimed at 'strengthening disaster risk governance'

Firstpost  

The day is based on a practice known in Japan known as ‘Inamura-no-hi’ or the burning of rice sheaves that took place when a tsunami occurred due to the 1854 Ansei Nankai Earthquake The World Tsunami Awareness Day 2020 is observed every year on 5 November with an aim to create ways to save lives in view of future disasters. …

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