UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

A ‘very severe’ cyclone forecast in the Bay of Bengal was described as likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. Which agency issued the red alerts and cyclone intensity forecast referred to in the report?

  1. India Meteorological Department
  2. National Disaster Management Authority
  3. Indian Coast Guard
  4. Central Water Commission

Answer

Correct Answer

India Meteorological Department

Explanation

Correct: A. The report attributes the low-pressure-area assessment, intensification forecast, wind-speed estimate and red alerts to the IMD.

B coordinates disaster management but does not issue the meteorological forecast described.

C has maritime safety responsibilities, not the cited weather bulletin.

D regulates river-water issues and is unrelated to this cyclone warning.

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