Second Cyclone Warning Centre to Open in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema

Quick Summary:

• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will establish Andhra Pradesh’s second Cyclone Warning Centre (CWC) in Amalapuram, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district.
• The only currently operational CWC in the State is located in Visakhapatnam.
• IMD scientists, along with District Collector R. Mahesh Kumar, finalised the site for the new CWC on Tuesday.
• The new centre is expected to monitor weather patterns in the Krishna and Godavari basins.
• District Collector highlighted that farmers and fishermen would benefit from daily weather updates and alerts to enhance disaster preparedness.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The establishment of a second cyclone Warning Centre in Andhra Pradesh indicates proactive measures by IMD to strengthen disaster management infrastructure, particularly given the region’s vulnerability to cyclones due to its coastal geography. Monitoring weather patterns specifically in Krishna and Godavari basins could improve localized forecasting accuracy, benefiting communities reliant on agriculture and fishing-the two sectors heavily impacted by extreme weather events. Long-term benefits may include reduced economic losses from disasters through better-prepared stakeholders. The move underscores the importance of decentralizing essential meteorological services for improved accessibility.

Read more: September 09,2025 08:09 pm IST