IMD Launches Advanced Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather Decision Support System

The launch also coincided with the anniversaries of two major cyclones, Phailin in 2013 and Hudhud in 2014, both of which crossed the Indian coast on October 12 in their respective years. India's successful prediction of these powerful storms marked important milestones in the development of the country's cyclone early-warning capabilities. The new DSS builds upon this experience by improving the