IMD trains users on cyclone and marine weather warning services and demonstrates a public decision support system

9 October 2026

The India Meteorological Department held a Training Workshop on Cyclone and Marine Weather Warning Services for users on 9 October 2026, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. More than 650 participants joined, including stakeholders, disaster managers and media representatives, and the workshop was livestreamed on YouTube for the general public. Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, opened the workshop and spoke on progress in cyclone forecasting, multi-agency coordination and the role of the media in carrying warnings to the last mile. A key highlight was a demonstration of the Cyclone and Marine Weather Services Decision Support System for Public, an integrated platform to help the public, stakeholders and disaster managers take timely decisions. IMD experts presented forecast products and warning bulletins for coastal communities, fishermen, ports and maritime stakeholders.