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Key Points

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Launch date: 12 October, coinciding with anniversaries of past severe cyclones.

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Platform integrates data from multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Management Authority and the Navy.

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Provides location‑specific weather information through interactive maps and visualisations.

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Supports coordination among forecasters, emergency responders and coastal communities.

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Summary

The tool is designed for disaster‑management authorities, defence forces, state agencies and the general public to assess weather hazards and take timely action.

It builds on previous successful forecasts of major cyclones and aims to improve preparedness during the post‑monsoon cyclone season.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
decision‑support platform
an online tool that helps people decide what to do based on weather data
cyclone
a powerful storm with very strong winds that forms over the ocean
intensity
how strong the storm is
storm surge
a rise in sea level caused by a storm's wind and pressure
post‑monsoon
the period after the main rainy season
coordination
working together smoothly
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