April 2024
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1. Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department. (Answer in 150 words)
10 marks
Answer: Depending on how severe or violent a weather event is at a particular moment, the IMD may flash any of the color-coded weather alerts listed below:
1. Green (All is well): This indicates that there are no forecasts for severe weather or issued alerts.
2. Yellow (Be updated): This colour denotes really terrible weather that will last for several days.
3. Orange: The third color of warning, orange, indicates that the cyclone is expected to cause substantial disruption and damage. The general public is urged to exercise vigilance and ...
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