TNPSC Thervupettagam

Early Warning System

January 3 , 2023 577 days 509 0
  • The Union Ministry of Power and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up early warning systems for vulnerable hydro projects or power stations in the hilly regions.
  • Currently, the majority of hydropower projects and dams in hilly regions do not have early warning systems.
  • An early warning system (EWS) is an integrated system of
    • Hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction
    • Disaster risk assessment
    • Communication and preparedness activities system
    • Processes that enable individuals, communities, governments, and businesses to take timely action to minimize disaster risks.

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