Question
Mention the importance of Forecasting and Early warning.
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Answer
(i) Weather forecasting, Tsunami early warning system, cyclonic forecasting and warning provide necessary information. This information help in reducing risks during disasters.(ii) School Disaster Management Committee, Village Disaster Management Committee, State and Central government institutions take mitigation measures, together during disaster.(iii) Newspaper, Radio, Television and social media bring updated information and give alerts on the vulnerable area, risk preparatory measures and relief measures including medicine.
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