Your phone will alert you to cyclones brewing off the coast. In line with its various user services, the India Meteorological Department recently started a service to send mobile-phone alerts on cyclones.
S.P. Thampi, Deputy Director-General of Meteorology, says those wishing to receive the text messages may register their details on the department’s website.
Many people, including many officers involved in disaster management and farmers, are now registering for the free national-level service.
The department’s officials say registered users will get alerts relevant to their region. The department has already been offering Agromet advisory mobile services to over two lakh registered farmers to enable them to plan activities.
The text messages sent twice a week comprise weather forecast and advice on crops and other agricultural aspects.
Several agencies such as the Horticulture Department and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University too provide advisories.
Farmers who have registered on mkisan.gov.in too benefit from the Agromet mobile service. At present, users log in on the website to know the forecast before going on a tour or planning other activities.
The department is considering offering venue-specific forecasts and weather alerts through text messages.
Register for the text message service on IMD’s website
S.P. Thampi, Deputy Director-General of Meteorology, says those wishing to receive the text messages may register their details on the department’s website.
Many people, including many officers involved in disaster management and farmers, are now registering for the free national-level service.
The department’s officials say registered users will get alerts relevant to their region. The department has already been offering Agromet advisory mobile services to over two lakh registered farmers to enable them to plan activities.
The text messages sent twice a week comprise weather forecast and advice on crops and other agricultural aspects.
Several agencies such as the Horticulture Department and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University too provide advisories.
Farmers who have registered on mkisan.gov.in too benefit from the Agromet mobile service. At present, users log in on the website to know the forecast before going on a tour or planning other activities.
The department is considering offering venue-specific forecasts and weather alerts through text messages.
Register for the text message service on IMD’s website
No comments:
Post a Comment