IMD Calls for Proactive Use of Monsoon Forecasts to Minimise Disaster Risks in Andhra Pradesh
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- •IMD warns that monsoon rainfall patterns in Andhra Pradesh are influenced by El Niño, La Niña, and the Indian Ocean Dipole, with 13–14 low-pressure systems forming annually over the Bay of Bengal.
- •The Godavari and Krishna river basins are identified as high-risk zones for coastal inundation and flooding, requiring urgent preparedness from district authorities.
- •Experts say even a 10–15% reduction in disaster losses could redirect significant resources toward development, highlighting the value of early warning systems.
- •Despite potential below-normal rainfall due to El Niño, officials caution that sudden floods remain a major risk, demanding proactive measures in agriculture and water management.
With the Southwest Monsoon now active, India’s top weather agency and disaster management bodies have called for urgent and coordinated action to protect lives and livelihoods across Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states. Speaking virtually at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday, Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), highlighted the growing importance of using advance weather information to prevent loss of life and property. The session, titled “Southwest Monsoon 2026 Outlook – Preparedness & Multi-Hazard Weather Warning Services,” was jointly organised by IMD-Amaravati and the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) at the NIDM Southern Campus near Gannavaram.
