Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)

Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) #incois #Hyderabad issued #Swell #Surge #Alerts to several coastal states of India due to arrival of high energy swell waves from Southern Ocean, Alerts were issued 2 days in advance (on 3rd May) to disaster management authorities for mitigation measures. Details are available at https://lnkd.in/eXJ9-FF As forecasted by INCOIS, High period swell waves (Swell period up to 25 sec and swell heights up to 1.7 m) reached shores of coastal states and Observations from Moored and Wave rider buoys confirmed the arrival of these forecasted high energy waves. Low lying areas of Kerala inundated due to swell waves, water gushed into several houses, caused severe damages as reported by local media and authorities. As DMOs taken proper measures, precious lives were saved. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala Muthalagu Ravichandran Ministry of Earth Sciences Press Information Bureau - India National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)INDIA All India Radio Doordarshan Kendra

Over 30 officials from Local Government Authority of Maldives (@lgaMaldives), visited #INCOIS on 29 October 2024 for an insightful knowledge exchange. The session fostered #globalcollaboration and provided exposure to advanced #oceanographic services developed by #INCOIS to support and empower coastal communities. #MoES #NIRDPR #MarineResearch Ministry of Earth Sciences Srinivasa Kumar Tummala UNESCO Ocean

National Tsunami Ready Board recognised 26 villages (24 new + 2 renewal) of #Odisha as Tsunami Ready communities. Today, as part of State Level observance of Odisha Disaster Preparedness Day, Shri. Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha presented Tsunami Ready certificates to 26 coastal communities in the presence of #INCOIS officials. #TsunamiReady #Disasterpreparedness #Earlywarning #MoES Ministry of Earth Sciences Srinivasa Kumar Tummala UNESCO Ocean

Around 50 students from Matrusri Engineering College, Hyderabad, visited #INCOIS today to experience our state-of-the-art #oceanographic research facilities. The visit provided an enriching interaction, inspiring the next generation toward careers in #OceanScience and strengthening the link between #EducationAndScience. #ScienceForStudents #ReachOut #MoES Ministry of Earth Sciences Srinivasa Kumar Tummala UNESCO Ocean

The one-week training programme on "INCOIS Operational Oceanography Services" has started today. This programme offers International Seabed Authority trainees valuable insights into critical #oceanography services like Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) advisories, Ocean State Forecasts and Tsunami Early Warning systems. 18 participants from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Madagascar, Jamaica and India are attending this programme. Hosted by #ITCOO, INCOIS, Hyderabad, the training programme aims to strengthen skills in marine data management and support sustainable ocean research. #INCOIS #OceanTraining #ISA #MoES #MarineScience Ministry of Earth Sciences Srinivasa Kumar Tummala UNESCO Ocean International Seabed Authority - Kingston

Today marks the successful completion of the INCOIS-OTGA one-week training course on "Ocean Colour Remote Sensing Data, Processing and Analysis" hosted by #ITCOO-INCOIS, Hyderabad. Participants from India and various other countries gained hands-on experience in marine optics, primary productivity mapping and #AlgalBloom detection using advanced tools like #SeaDAS. This collaborative learning is a step forward in enhancing #OceanSciences expertise and #datamanagement. #ITCOO #OTGA #INCOIS #UNESCO-IOC #CapacityBuilding Ministry of Earth Sciences Srinivasa Kumar Tummala UNESCO Ocean

We were privileged to host 60 members of the Federation of ISRO-DOS Retirees Associations (FIDRA) at INCOIS. During their visit, these esteemed retired professionals toured our facilities and gained insight into our contributions to society and coastal communities through various #coastalservices. Their interaction with our Director, Dr T Srinivasa Kumar, facilitated meaningful discussions, allowing them to share their valuable expertise for the future growth of INCOIS. We appreciate their commitment to advancing ocean and #coastalresearch. #INCOIS #MoES #FIDRA Ministry of Earth Sciences Srinivasa Kumar Tummala

@ESSO_INCOIS issued Storm Surge Alert for #CycloneDana for the coast of ODISHA (Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghapur, Kendrapara) and Coast of West Bengal (Diamond Harbour) in the range of 0.5-1.7m above astronomical tide. Public advised to avoid beaches and follow instructions of State/local Disaster Management Organisations. #CycloneDANA #StormSurgeAlert #HighWave #INCOIS #IMD #MoES  Ministry of Earth Sciences Srinivasa Kumar Tummala National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)INDIA

Aligned with the campaign's goal of 4.0-SwachhBharatAbhiyan, #INCOISHyd team conducted a successful campus cleanliness drive on October 19, 2024, contributing to a #cleaner and greener workplace. #SwachhBharat #CleanCampus #SpecialCampaign4 #SpecialCampaign #MoES Ministry of Earth Sciences Srinivasa Kumar Tummala

In connection with #CycloneDana over eastcentral Bay of Bengal, @ESSO_INCOIS issued #High Wave Warnings (forecasted 3.0 – 4.4 m) during 02:30 hrs on 24 October to 08:30 hrs on 25 October 2024 to #Odisha and #West Bengal, Public should follow the instructions from local Disaster Management Organisations. #CycloneDANA #INCOIS #IMD #MoES #HighWaveAlert Ministry of Earth Sciences Srinivasa Kumar Tummala National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)INDIA