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HISTORICAL FACTS: Incois - The Untold Story

Do you live on the coast in India? You may need to move away sooner than you think

India’s coastal cities face an increasing risk of flooding, driven by a warming world and the now-frequent extreme weather events. While some cities are at a higher risk, this imperils the lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure across the cities.

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Swell waves batter coastal regions of Kerala

Coastal areas in Kerala face high swell waves, displacing families and flooding roads, prompting INCOIS to issue a warning.

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INCOIS advises coastal states to be alert to rough sea, high waves

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Swell surge warning for Kerala for second consecutive day

he Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) issued a swell surge warning for the second consecutive day for Kerala and south Tamil Nadu, along with other parts of the country, for May 4 and 5, suspending fishing, recreational activities at beaches and nearshore regions in the coastal States…

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INCOIS seeks halt in beach activities on May 4 and 5, issues alert to coastal States on rough seas

Hyderabad-based INCOIS warns coastal States of India about potential coastal flooding due to high-period swells on May 4 and 5.

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Kallakkadal alert: Coastal parts of Kerala, south Tamil Nadu warned of likely ocean swells

Alerts issued for 'kallakkadal' phenomenon in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu, advising safety measures for rough seas

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Low pressure area over Atlantic Ocean triggered Kallakadal: INCOIS

Low atmospheric pressure in South Atlantic Ocean triggers 'Kallakkadal' waves, causing panic and destruction along Kerala coast.

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

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No tsunami threat to India: INCOIS

ITEWC housed in INCOIS in Hyderabad confirms no tsunami threat to India after Japan earthquake.

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INCOIS ‘Open Day’ held

500 students visit INCOIS to learn about tsunamis & ocean advisories on 19th anniversary of 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.

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High waves across east coast due to cyclone: INCOIS-IMD bulletin

Cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’ to bring high waves (3.5-6.6m) and swell heights (3.3m) to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts. Gales (60-110kmph) and light-heavy rains have also been forecast.

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Cyclone alert issued to Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry; SCR cancels trains

INCOIS issues alert for rough seas, high waves (4m) along coasts of AP, Odisha, TN and Puducherry due to cyclone. Heavy wind, storm surges and light-heavy rainfall forecast for 3 days. Fisherfolk warned against venturing into sea; 142 trains cancelled.

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INCOIS ‘SAM’ study to understand fair weather patterns on seas for maritime activities

INCOIS scientists discover SAM climate pattern shapes sea conditions across Indian Ocean, aiding coastal planning, resource mgmt & disaster prep. Study findings can improve wave predictions & identify fair weather windows, benefitting fisherfolk & blue economy stakeholders. 40-yr data analysed to find positive SAM phase causes warm sea surface temp…

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INCOIS ‘Open Day’ on November 5

INCOIS invites students and the public to the 'Open Day' event on Nov. 5, as part of World Tsunami Awareness Day. Theme: 'Fighting inequality for a resilient future'. Activities will focus on spreading awareness on disaster risk drivers. Visitors can explore Tsunami Early Warning Centre and interact with scientists.

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Tsunami warning centre in Hyderabad completes 16 years

INCOIS' ITEWC has so far monitored 102 tsunamigenic events and issued alerts for seven large events to Indian Ocean Rim coastal regions. The facility, 16 years in service, monitors two source regions for potential tsunamis that could hit India's east and west coasts.

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INCOIS ocean state forecast services for Sri Lanka

INCOIS provides daily ocean state forecast services to Sri Lanka, such as wind, wave, swell, currents, sea surface temperatures, etc. It also monitors algal bloom and coral bleaching to inform fishermen, fishery resource managers, researchers, and others. It checks water quality near beaches for temperature, salinity, oxygen, etc. to inform…

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INCOIS conducts mock tsunami exercise on west coast

INCOIS conducted a second tsunami mock exercise on the west coast of India, simulating an earthquake of magnitude 9.

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Tropical cyclones are intensifying more rapidly and frequently: INCOIS study

Global warming leads to more powerful cyclones, with a growing number of cyclones experiencing multiple rapid intensification. This poses significant challenges to forecasting and can occur even in mature stages. Researchers found a surge in frequency of multiple rapid intensifications, with western north Pacific Ocean basin contributing most. To understand…

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INCOIS working on AI, ML for species specific potential fish advisories

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10,000 kg waste collected during Andhra Pradesh coastal cleanup

INCOIS, in collaboration with Matsyakara Samkshema Samiti, organised a 'Swachh Sagar-Surakshit Sagar' campaign to promote coastal cleanliness and environmental protection in 12 coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. 10,000 kg of waste was collected over two days and awareness programmes were held to highlight the various services provided by INCOIS.

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INCOIS to simulate earthquakes on either coast to test tsunami preparedness

INCOIS to simulate two earthquakes as part of 'IOWave23' exercise to test for tsunami disaster on east and west coasts. Pre-IOWave23 workshop on 'Tsunami Standard Operating Procedure' held to familiarise participants with tsunami bulletins, improve SOPs and promote emergency preparedness. 10,000 deaths in 2004 tsunami in Odisha, 381 villages vulnerable.…

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Three new INCOIS products launched

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INCOIS launches ‘SAMUDRA’ mobile app for seafarers and fishing community

INCOIS launches SAMUDRA app to provide real-time updates and critical alerts on oceanic disasters, Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) advisories, and Ocean State Forecast (OSF) services to fishermen, mariners, and coastal communities. The app is available in English and will soon be available in 8 coastal languages.

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Fisheries sector is key for growth of country’s GDP, says Union Minister

Union Minister for Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju said that the fisheries and aquaculture sector is going to play a key role in the growth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (

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